Hybrid Assistant Accountant - Study Support & Growth

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention in Northampton is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a well-established organisation on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the finance team with month-end, reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting and planning, while gaining exposure across the wider finance function and studying towards ACCA or CIMA. This role offers hybrid working options and strong progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified and/or part qualified and studying towards ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience in an accounting or transactional finance environment.
• Strong Excel skills and confident handling financial data.

Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end and financial reporting deadlines
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting forecasting, budgeting and financial planning
• Assisting with management reporting and financial analysis
• Supporting the accurate accounting and reporting of business costs
• Liaising with shared service teams and resolving finance queries
• Providing financial information and commentary to key stakeholders
• Supporting improvements across finance processes and controls

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Deadline-driven

Education

AAT qualification or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention in Northampton is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a well-established organisation on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the finance team with month-end, reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting and planning, while gaining exposure across the wider finance function and studying towards ACCA or CIMA. This role offers hybrid working options and strong progression opportunities.