Assistant Financial Accountant

Marc Daniels; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive company in Wallingford is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join its expanding finance team. This role involves gaining hands-on experience in accounting duties while learning from experienced professionals. Candidates should have a finance-related degree or be studying towards an accounting qualification like ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, alongside strong numerical skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Benefits include full study support for qualifications and hybrid working.

Benefits

Full study support for accounting qualification

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Ongoing training and clear career progression

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Finance, accounting, or numerically-focused degree or equivalent.
• Actively studying or planning to study towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and management accounts.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims accurately and on time.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

IT skills (Excel)

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

Job description

Are you looking to kickstart your finance career within a supportive, progressive business? Do you have a relevant finance-related degree or are you currently studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We’re working with a growing, forward-thinking company that is looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong numerical background, great attention to detail, and a desire to progress in a career in finance and accounting.

The Role

As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a wide range of accounting duties, working closely with experienced finance professionals who will help you develop your skills. You’ll assist in preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring that financial data is accurate and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Support the preparation of financial reports and management accounts
• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims accurately and on time
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with data analysis
• Support internal and external audits when required
• Collaborate with other finance team members to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Take on ad-hoc financial and administrative tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

• A finance, accounting, or numerically-focused degree (or equivalent) OR previous exposure to finance/accounting in a commercial setting
• Actively studying (or planning to study) towards a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, particularly Excel (knowledge of accounting software is a plus)
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude and a genuine interest in developing a career in finance

What’s on Offer

• Full study support for a recognised accounting qualification
• Hybrid working and flexible hours (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative work environment with experienced mentors
• Comprehensive benefits package

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