Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an Assistant Financial Accountant in Midford, UK. The successful candidate will join a supportive finance team responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should be part-qualified CIMA/ACCA and proficient in Microsoft Excel. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, and an enhanced pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private family healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution

Company bonus scheme

Full study support package

Qualifications

• CIMA / ACCA part-qualified.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Experience in a manufacturing advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accurate posting of transactions.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Organised

Proactive

Education

CIMA / ACCA part-qualified

Tools

ERP system

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 (url removed)

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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