Finance Automation & Reporting Assistant

Goodman Masson; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Masson is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its Finance function. The role offers ownership of a broad remit in a fast-paced environment, with openness to fresh graduates. You will help produce monthly accounts, automate recurring tasks, and collaborate with IT to optimize workflows.

You will be proactive, numerate and detail-oriented, with strong Excel and data skills. The team values clear communication and rigorous accuracy in all financial processes.

Qualifications

• Proactive and self-motivated with high initiative.
• Numerate, logical, and detail-oriented with data focus.
• Clear communicator, able to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Accurate and diligent with strong work standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly management accounts and financial statements, delivering timely reporting.
• Develop automation for recurring tasks using Python/SQL/VBA.
• Collaborate with IT and finance to optimise systems and workflows.
• Maintain general ledger entries, journal postings and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial model maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with policies and assist audit documentation.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

VBA

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Degree in accounting/finance

ACCA/CIMA/ACA (part qualified)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Goodman Masson is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its Finance function. The role offers ownership of a broad remit in a fast-paced environment, with openness to fresh graduates. You will help produce monthly accounts, automate recurring tasks, and collaborate with IT to optimize workflows.

You will be proactive, numerate and detail-oriented, with strong Excel and data skills. The team values clear communication and rigorous accuracy in all financial processes.