Assistant Financial Accountant | Hybrid working option

Office Angels; Wareham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant in Wareham, UK. This role involves preparing statutory accounts, managing VAT returns, and supporting financial reporting. Candidates should have strong analytical and Excel skills, along with relevant educational qualifications or experience. The position offers a salary of £30-35,000 per annum and includes hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE and A-Level standard with passes in English and Maths.
• Part-qualified or studying towards ACA/CIMA/ACCA is desirable.
• Three years of relevant experience in financial reporting or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts for the Group.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns across all entities.
• Reconciling key balance sheet accounts.
• Helping maintain finance reporting and budgeting system.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Confidence in liaising

Education

GCSE and A-Level standard

Relevant degree or AAT Level 3+

Part-qualified in ACA/CIMA/ACCA

Job description

Assistant Financial Accountant

Location: Wareham

Contract Type: Permanent

12 month FTC

Hybrid Working

£30-35,000 per annum

We're looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate and timely external regulatory reporting and supporting our clients Group Finance team. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to develop your career in finance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts for the Group and its subsidiaries, including year-end reporting schedules for external auditors.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns across all entities, managing payments and resolving queries.
• Reconciling key balance sheet accounts, including VAT control and reserve accounts.
• Helping maintain finance reporting and budgeting system.
• Supporting due diligence on acquisitions and coordinating monthly journal reviews.
• Assisting with fixed asset reporting.

What we're looking for

• Educated to GCSE and A-Level standard (or equivalent), with passes in English and Maths.
• A relevant degree or AAT Level 3+ qualification is an advantage.
• Part-qualified or studying towards ACA/CIMA/ACCA is desirable.
• Alternatively, three years of relevant experience in financial reporting, management accounting, or budgeting.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with IT systems; experience with specialist finance systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to present information clearly.
• Strong organisational skills to manage deadlines effectively.
• Confidence to liaise with senior colleagues and external service providers.

What to do next?

Please do apply with your cv and our consultants will be in touch with next steps.

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