Remote Assistant Financial Accountant: Statutory & VAT Focus

Sheridan Maine (Midlands); Poole; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers remote working and is ideal for part-qualified accountants eager to broaden their experience in statutory reporting, VAT, and financial systems. The position requires strong Excel skills, problem-solving capabilities, and effective communication with finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with experience in reporting, management accounting or budgeting.
• Exposure to specialist tools or consolidation/reporting systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of statutory accounts across multiple group entities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for group entities.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate the monthly journals review across the finance function.
• Work with the fixed assets team on asset reviews and disclosures.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Education

Studying towards ACA, CIMA or ACCA

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

A financial recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers remote working and is ideal for part-qualified accountants eager to broaden their experience in statutory reporting, VAT, and financial systems. The position requires strong Excel skills, problem-solving capabilities, and effective communication with finance stakeholders.