Group Assistant Accountant

Walker Hamill; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Hybrid working

Benefits

Job summary

Walker Hamill seeks a Group Assistant Accountant in Reading to support month-end close and develop within an accounting qualification trajectory. The role offers hybrid working (3 days a week) and study support, with a salary guide of £30,000–£34,000 plus benefits.

The successful candidate will process key financial tasks, manage billing and receivables, and contribute to audits and regulatory reporting while growing within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards an accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong numeracy with attention to detail and ability to produce accurate reporting.
• Prior finance team experience and familiarity with finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage key financial and accounting processes to meet deadlines.
• Oversee billing activities and ensure invoices are accurate and timely.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable ledgers and support debt collection.
• Perform regular reconciliations of bank, credit card and expense accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and provide complete financial information.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting, invoicing and recharges.
• Assist Accounts Payable and respond to queries as required.
• Support annual audit process with information requests.
• Coordinate regulatory and statistical reporting requirements.
• Support wider Finance team with ad-hoc activities and process improvements.

Skills

Numerical skills

Accounting qualification progress

Attention to detail

Finance systems experience

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Salary Guide: £30,000 - £34,000 + Study + Benefits

REF: RI54161

Our client, a PE backed utilities business is looking for a Group Assistant Accountant to join the finance team. The successful candidate will be supporting the preparation of month end accounts and be actively studying towards an accounting qualification. The role is based in Reading and offers hybrid working (3 days a week).

Description

The responsibilities of the Group Assistant Accountant include:

• Manage key financial and accounting processes to ensure they are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Oversee billing activities, ensuring invoices are raised accurately and on a timely basis.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable ledger, including monitoring outstanding balances and supporting effective debt recovery.
• Perform regular bank, credit card and expense account reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial information is complete and accurate.
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure intercompany accounting, invoicing and recharges are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Provide support to the Accounts Payable function and assist with the resolution of queries as required.
• Support the annual audit process, including providing information and responding to audit queries.
• Coordinate and complete relevant regulatory and statistical reporting requirements.
• Support the wider Finance team with ad-hoc activities, process improvements and projects.

Skills

The skills of the Group Assistant Accountant include:

• Actively studying towards an accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous, relevant experience within a finance team and experience of finance systems.
• Highly numerate with a strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate reporting within tight timescales and challenging deadlines.
• Energised, confident, resilient, and self-aware.
• Pro-active, visible, and passionate about completing tasks to the highest standard.