Assistant Financial Accountant

The Aurora Group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in educational and care services seeks an Assistant Financial Accountant. The successful candidate will support financial operations and ensure accurate reporting. This remote position includes a weekly office visit and potential for further qualifications, alongside a solid benefits package.

Benefits

Life assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Enhanced annual Leave

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Car lease scheme

Fully funded training and qualifications

Health cash back plan

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory and management accounts.
• Qualified by experience or part qualified accountant.
• Strong Excel skills, able to build complex formulas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of year-end statutory accounts.
• Manage monetary balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support VAT submissions for the group.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Initiative

Working under pressure

Education

Part qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Unit 4

Job description

Assistant Financial Accountant, Gloucester

Client:

The Aurora Group

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Assistant Financial Accountant

Location: Remote/Home-based (with one day per week to central office) some travel to Aurora Central Office Services will also be required

The Aurora Group

The Aurora Group is one of the largest providers of SEND educational and care services in the country, supporting over 1,200 children, young people and adults, and employing over 1,500 staff spread across 27 services around England.

Due to the growth of our business; we’re currently looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant. Whilst the role is home based, there is a requirement to travel to Twigworth, Gloucestershire once a week where our Central Office provides financial support, leadership and governance to the group as well as a number of our sites across the country.

The Role:

You will be supporting both the Fees Accountant and Financial Accountant performing month end journal posting and reconciliations and ensuring day to day cash card management and fee queries.

Key Duties:

• Assisting in the preparation of the year end statutory accounts for all legal entities.
• Responsible for preparing monetary and revenue balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage the Soldo (cash card) process and system.
• Liaise with the Financial Controller with tax advisors and external auditors.
• Assist with VAT submissions for the group.
• Understand the fee structure and assist in building and maintaining fee models.
• Ensure revenue is appropriately accounted for on a monthly basis.

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the team when required.

Experience:

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Part qualified accountant or qualified by experience with experience in similar functions.
• Proven experience in statutory and management accounts.
• Initiative and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency with finance software including Unit 4, Microsoft Office, and web-based tools.
• High accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ownership of tasks and strong Excel skills, including building complex formulas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits and Additional Information:

Join our successful team and enjoy a package including:

• Life assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Enhanced annual Leave
• Perkbox discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Health cash back plan

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Safeguarding and Employment Checks:

Applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Aurora Group promotes safeguarding and equal opportunities and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

This advert may be withdrawn at any time if the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.