Interim Assistant Accountant

Trial Balance Consulting Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance is seeking an Assistant Accountant for an education provider on the outskirts of Bristol. The role is full-time, starting in September on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to become permanent on successful completion.

You will join an experienced finance team, reporting to the CFO/FC, with study support available to pursue professional qualifications. Excellent communication within a busy environment is essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a similar role.
• AAT qualified preferred; CIMA study support available.
• Qualified by experience will be considered.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in credit control alongside CFO.
• Compile financial analysis, forecasts and reporting packs.
• Work with senior management to set budgets.
• Prepare year-end statutory accounting.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support financial projects and system improvements.

Skills

Credit control

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder liaison

Education

AAT qualification

CIMA study support

Qualified by experience

Job description

Trial Balance are delighted to have been exclusively assigned by a new client, a well-respected education provider based on the outskirts of Bristol, to assist in their search for an Assistant Accountant. The role is offered on a full-time basis to commence in September, on an initial 12-month fixed term contract. There is however the potential for this role to turn permanent upon completion of the FTC.

This role works within an experienced finance team, reporting to a CFO & FC who will offer a good level of support. It represents an excellent opportunity for a candidate who wants to focus on their professional development, with study support on offer alongside a busy and varied role. Core components of the role to include:

• Working with the CFO to manage credit control
• Compiling financial analysis, forecasts and reporting packs
• Working with senior management team to set budgets
• Year-end statutory accounting preparation
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting in financial projects and system improvements

For this role we seek a motivated and career driven Assistant Accountant with at least two years of recently gained experience in a similar capacity. Candidates will ideally be fully AAT qualified and have a strong desire to achieve a professional qualification; our client is happy to support CIMA study. Those that consider themselves to be qualified by experience will also be considered. This is a highly visible role that works with an energetic team and liaises with colleagues throughout the business, so excellent communication/interpersonal skills are required.

The successful candidate will benefit from a well-supported and developing role with a company that can boast excellent staff retention, superb financial/non-financial benefits and a good level of flexibility.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subjected to a DBS check.