Immediate Assistant Accountant

Mitchell Adam Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Adam Ltd in Taunton is recruiting an immediately available Finance Assistant to support a broad range of accounting activities, including month-end support, maintaining financial records and assisting with payroll and general duties. You will work with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely information.

The role offers exposure to a global organisation, with opportunities to develop core finance skills and contribute to diverse financial activities.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in a Finance Assistant or similar finance role with a good understanding of bank reconciliations and general accounting processes.
• Have experience maintaining purchase ledger, sales ledger and general ledger accounts, including journal postings.
• Be confident supporting month-end reporting and preparing financial information.
• Have good Excel and IT skills, with the ability to produce ad-hoc reports.
• Ideally have some experience supporting payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
• Possess excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Have a proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Have the opportunity to join an established global organisation in a varied finance position.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of financial and operational activities.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Have the opportunity to utilise and develop your existing finance skills in a hands-on role.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

General accounting processes

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Journal postings

Ad-hoc reporting

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Payroll support

Time & Attendance systems

Excel

Tools

Excel

Time & Attendance systems

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an immediately available Finance Assistant on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation based in Taunton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a keen to learn candidate with a strong base knowledge to join the team and provide support across a broad range of accounting and financial activities. The role will involve supporting the month-end process, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing management information and assisting with payroll and general accounting duties.

Working closely with the wider finance and operational teams, you will help ensure clear, accurate and consistent financial reporting throughout this period.

Ideally, you will:

• Have previous experience in a Finance Assistant or similar finance role with a good understanding of bank reconciliations and general accounting processes.
• Have experience maintaining purchase ledger, sales ledger and general ledger accounts, including journal postings.
• Be confident supporting month-end reporting and preparing financial information.
• Have good Excel and IT skills, with the ability to produce ad-hoc reports.
• Ideally have some experience supporting payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
• Possess excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Have a proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

In return, you will:

• Have the opportunity to join an established global organisation in a varied finance position.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of financial and operational activities.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Have the opportunity to utilise and develop your existing finance skills in a hands-on role.

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity in Taunton, we would love to hear from you.