Plymouth Assistant Accountant: Cost Centres & Budgets

Butler Rose Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to manage key financial responsibilities. The role involves overseeing cost centres, performing monthly accruals, and ensuring financial accuracy. Candidates should possess a financial qualification (preferably AAT), and have strong organisational skills along with excellent Excel proficiency. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development, along with benefits like a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Financial qualification preferred.
• Experience in finance or accounts role required.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost centres and balance sheet codes.
• Post monthly accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Analyse costs versus budgets and communicate variances.

Skills

Financial qualification (AAT or equivalent)

Previous experience within a similar finance or accounts role

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail

Confident IT user with intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Education

Financial qualification (AAT or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading financial services provider in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to manage key financial responsibilities. The role involves overseeing cost centres, performing monthly accruals, and ensuring financial accuracy. Candidates should possess a financial qualification (preferably AAT), and have strong organisational skills along with excellent Excel proficiency. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development, along with benefits like a pension scheme and employee discounts.