Assistant Accountant

Pertemps Network Group; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support the Financial Controller during a system implementation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in management accounts preparation, budgeting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess relevant accounting qualifications and strong analytical skills, contributing to the financial health of the organization. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and a supportive environment, this position allows for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact. If you are eager to take on new challenges and work independently, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting qualifications or qualified by experience required.
• Strong management accounts knowledge and experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts and financial reports for senior management.
• Business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.

Skills

Management Accounts Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Experience in Similar Role

Education

Relevant Accounting Qualifications

Tools

D365

Job description

Sheridan Maine are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established and dynamic business located in Andover who are seeking an Assistant Accountant.

This is an exciting opportunity to be supporting the Financial Controller with a new system implementation whilst maintaining the management accounts for the business.

Key duties of the role will include:

• Preparation of management accounts
• Business partnering
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Producing financial reports for senior management
• Cost and variance analysis
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Fixed assets
• D365 implementation

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate will have:

• Relevant accounting qualifications or qualified by experience
• Experience in a similar role
• Strong management accounts knowledge
• D365 knowledge (desirable)
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to help others where possible and work independently

The company offers flexible hybrid working and a 35-hour working week. This will initially be on a contract basis with the possibility of extension.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.