Assistant Accountant - Study Support and Career Growth

Trial Balance; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting in Plymouth seeks an Assistant Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. This developmental role offers fully supported and financed professional study (AAT or CIMA) with clear progression to a higher level as the company grows.

The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager, assist with management accounts, AP/AR, controls, VAT, and year-end work in a collaborative, energetic team with strong camaraderie.

Qualifications

• Good IT aptitude with MS Excel and digital accounting experience
• AAT or CIMA study sponsorship/financing offered
• Experience in accounting environments preferred (practice, commercial or not-for-profit)

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in maintaining the financial health of the organisation
• Lead production of detailed management accounts with financial commentary
• Assist in the upkeep of the AP/AR function
• Monitor and develop key controls and accounting processes
• Support production of year end accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Variance analysis
• Support senior finance team with ongoing financial projects
• VAT reporting including partial exemption calculations

Skills

MS Excel

Digital accounting

Education

AAT Level 3/4

Tools

Xero

Job description

Trial Balance Consulting in Plymouth seeks an Assistant Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. This developmental role offers fully supported and financed professional study (AAT or CIMA) with clear progression to a higher level as the company grows.

The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager, assist with management accounts, AP/AR, controls, VAT, and year-end work in a collaborative, energetic team with strong camaraderie.