Assistant Group Financial Accountant: Growth & Consolidation

Hewett Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Group Financial Accountant to join a collaborative finance team. The role offers broad exposure across group reporting, management accounts, statutory reporting, audit and tax.

You’ll work closely with the Group Accounting Manager to develop experience across multiple entities and ensure timely reporting. AAT or ACA/ACMA study, strong Excel and attention to detail are valued.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified, part-qualified, or equivalent finance experience.
• Studying ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience with month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems.
• Analytical, organised and detail-focused with deadlines.
• Proactive team player with process-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly group reporting and consolidation.
• Prepare journals, reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with monthly management accounts.
• Complete balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and reporting schedules.
• Assist VAT returns and corporation tax information.
• Support cash, treasury and bank covenant reporting.
• Assist regulatory reporting requirements.
• Investigate variances and unusual movements.
• Help improvements to finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Month-end processes

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

AAT or ACA/ACCA/CIMA study

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Hewett Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Group Financial Accountant to join a collaborative finance team. The role offers broad exposure across group reporting, management accounts, statutory reporting, audit and tax.

You’ll work closely with the Group Accounting Manager to develop experience across multiple entities and ensure timely reporting. AAT or ACA/ACMA study, strong Excel and attention to detail are valued.