Assistant Financial Accountant - Hybrid, Fast-Paced Finance

CMA CGM; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant for their finance team in Ashby de la Zouch. This role involves managing daily cashbook activities and supporting balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial accounting, preferably in a fast-paced setting, and hold or be studying for an AAT qualification. The role offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility in working from both the office and home. You will be rewarded with competitive benefits including a holiday buy scheme and access to discounts for various services.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in financial accounting ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Studying or holds an AAT qualification.
• Proven experience with bank reconciliation and posting journals.
• Proficient in IT, especially MS Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player with strong working relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily cashbook posting, payments, and receipts.
• Ensure accuracy of balance sheet accounts and reconcile balances.
• Manage staff expenses and prepare monthly payment runs.
• Complete and submit National Statistics surveys accurately.

Skills

Financial accounting experience

AAT qualification

Bank reconciliation

Proficient in MS Excel

Strong communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

JDE

Hermes

Cargowise

Job description

A leading logistics provider is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant for their finance team in Ashby de la Zouch. This role involves managing daily cashbook activities and supporting balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial accounting, preferably in a fast-paced setting, and hold or be studying for an AAT qualification. The role offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility in working from both the office and home. You will be rewarded with competitive benefits including a holiday buy scheme and access to discounts for various services.