Assistant Accountant — Growth in Budgeting & Analysis

Persimmon; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Maidstone. The successful candidate will assist the finance team by preparing financial statements, analyzing budgets, and supporting management in decision-making processes. Candidates should be part-qualified in an accounting program and have previous finance experience. The position offers a competitive salary and employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car/Car allowance

Health Care

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Bonus

Employee Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Part-qualified and actively working towards a recognized accounting qualification.
• Previous experience in a finance role.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of periodic financial statements.
• Analyze variances to budget and provide commentaries.
• Support the Finance Manager with cost analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Part-qualified accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Maidstone. The successful candidate will assist the finance team by preparing financial statements, analyzing budgets, and supporting management in decision-making processes. Candidates should be part-qualified in an accounting program and have previous finance experience. The position offers a competitive salary and employee benefits.