Assistant Commercial Accountant

Sustainable Energy First; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable energy company based in the UK is looking for an Assistant Commercial Accountant to support the Finance team. You will play a crucial role in maintaining financial records, analyzing data, and assisting in budgeting processes. The ideal candidate is confident in numbers, proficient in Excel, and has a collaborative spirit. This position offers a salary range of £30-£35k per annum with benefits including hybrid working, private medical insurance, and 25 holidays plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Gym contribution

Long service awards

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced leave policies

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience with finance's impact on business.
• Ability to work with Excel and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance team with financial information.
• Maintain financial records and analyze data.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Confidence with numbers

Understanding of finance in business

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP or accounting software

Job description

Overview

As an Assistant Commercial Accountant you'll support the Finance team in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information that drives commercial decision-making. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial records, analysing data, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring financial controls are upheld. Your work will help the business understand performance, manage costs, and identify opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Confident working with numbers and interpreting data to support decision-making
• Strong understanding of how finance contributes to business performance
• Comfortable using Excel and financial systems (e.g., ERP or accounting software)
• Collaborative team player who shares information clearly and effectively
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Proactive in identifying and solving problems independently
• CIMA qualification preferred, but not essential

Benefits

• Salary: £30-£35k per annum
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Hybrid and flexible working – you must be able to commute to our Lytham office 2 days per week
• Gym contribution
• Long service awards
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced paternity/non-pregnant colleague and maternity/pregnant colleague leave
• Simply Health
• Challenging work and development
• Please be advised we will be moving to Fulwood in the Autumn

Inclusion and Belonging

We believe that diversity is more than a commitment, it's at the heart of who we are. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

We celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences because we know they make us stronger, bolder and more imaginative, which link to our core values. By fostering a culture of belonging, we aim to provide a workplace where every voice is heard, and every individual can thrive.

Our culture has been set up to bring the best out of our people. If we sound like the kind of business where you're ready to take the next step, then we look forward to hearing from you!