Financial Accountant

Venture Recruitment Partners; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant for their office in Bath/Devizes. The role offers a supportive and experienced finance team, along with development opportunities for part-qualified candidates. Responsibilities include assisting with financial statements, maintaining the general ledger, preparing VAT returns, and supporting audits. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, and a generous pension scheme. The ideal candidate should have a keen attention to detail and be part-qualified in CIMA or ACCA.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private family healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

Company bonus scheme

Full study support package

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in CIMA or ACCA.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Experience in manufacturing is advantageous, not essential.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements per UK GAAP.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate transaction postings.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations including bank, prepayments, accruals.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Monitor capital expenditure projects against budgets.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying trends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Proactive

Education

CIMA / ACCA part-qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Financial Accountant (Bath / Devizes)

Salary: £40-45K – Office Based.

Role

Venture Recruitment Partners are looking to speak with motivated Assistant Accountants who would benefit from a new challenge with a supportive and experienced finance team in a growing organisation.

The business will support part-qualified candidates complete their professional accountancy qualifications and offer regular development opportunities. They also provide private medical cover for employees and their families, as well as a 12% employer pension contribution.

The role will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting statutory / management reporting, and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in line with UK GAAP
• Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accurate posting of transactions
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, prepayments and accruals
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns
• Monitoring capital expenditure projects against approved budgets
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Supporting internal and external audits with required documentation
• Monitoring and analysing financial performance, identifying trends and variances

Experience / Qualifications

• CIMA / ACCA part-qualified
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; ERP system experience desirable
• Experience in a manufacturing advantageous but not essential
• Organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines effectively

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Private family healthcare (once eligible)
• Enhanced pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution
• Company bonus scheme
• Full study support package

If this is of interest, please apply or get in contact via [e-mail].

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

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