Assistant Accountant - Hybrid Work & Benefits

Polo; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Cheltenham is looking for an Assistant Accountant to provide accurate and efficient accounting support. In this role, you will maintain financial records, process transactions, and assist with management accounts while building strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, organizational capability, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and private health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible working

Private health insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Annual Leave Flex Benefit

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Commitment to high professional and ethical standards.
• Experience in general insurance finance is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Process and verify transactions in the ledger.
• Reconcile balance sheet and profit & loss items.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and forecasts.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client-focused mindset

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SUN/Q&A accounting software

Job description

A financial services company located in Cheltenham is looking for an Assistant Accountant to provide accurate and efficient accounting support. In this role, you will maintain financial records, process transactions, and assist with management accounts while building strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, organizational capability, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and private health insurance.