Assistant Accountant - VR/31271

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; North Rayne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support finance and accounting tasks in a dynamic environment. This role includes overseeing transactional processes, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Ideal candidates will possess prior experience in finance, strong attention to detail, and organizational skills that will contribute to the smooth operation of the finance team.

Benefits

Comprehensive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for growth and progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance or accounting role within a commercial environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing routine transactional processes such as invoicing and cash handling.
• Preparing monthly management reporting packs.
• Assisting with tax-related documentation and financial planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to play a vital role in supporting finance tasks and ensuring the smooth running of daily accounting. This is a fast paced and challenging role that will get you involved in a caried and interesting workload. You should have experience in a similar role, preferably working within industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing routine transactional processes such as supplier and customer invoicing, cash handling, and credit monitoring.
• Carrying out reconciliations between financial records and banking activity to support data accuracy.
• Preparing monthly management reporting packs, including account reconciliations.
• Assisting with the preparation and posting of journals, supporting regular accounting cycle close activities.
• Helping with the completion and submission of tax-related documentation, including indirect tax returns.
• Supporting the development of forecasts, budgets, and broader financial planning efforts.
• Providing data-driven financial input to support pricing estimates, recovery rates, and operational metrics.
• Contributing to audit processes by collating and sharing relevant financial records and supporting information.
• Reviewing key financial indicators and assist in identifying improvements to internal processes.
• Ensuring that financial practices are aligned with relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

About You

• You should have experience in a similar finance or accounting role within a commercial environment.
• You have strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• You should be a self-starter who works well independently but also thrives as part of a team.
• You are a clear communicator with the ability to liaise effectively across departments.

What’s in it for you

• A comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to grow and progress within a large, ever-changing business.