Senior Assistant Accountant — Finance Ops & VAT Lead

Trial Balance; Highweek; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant for a full-time, permanent position. This role involves managing key accounting functions including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, and producing management accounts. The successful candidate should have at least two years of relevant experience, AAT qualification or equivalent, and strong IT and communication skills. The company offers excellent employee benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Financial benefits

Non-financial benefits

Excellent staff retention

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Partially or fully AAT qualified or suitably qualified through experience.
• Good IT aptitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for the accounting function.
• Lead accounts payable function and liaise with suppliers.
• Oversee accounts receivable and invoicing of customers.
• Assist with the production of management accounts.
• Ensure statutory reporting deadlines are met.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts Payable Leadership

Accounts Receivable Management

Credit Control

Management Accounts Production

Bank Reconciliation

VAT Reporting

Excellent MS Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Education

AAT Qualification or Relevant Experience

Tools

Digital Accounting Systems

Job description

A consulting services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant for a full-time, permanent position. This role involves managing key accounting functions including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, and producing management accounts. The successful candidate should have at least two years of relevant experience, AAT qualification or equivalent, and strong IT and communication skills. The company offers excellent employee benefits and a supportive work environment.