Interim Assistant Accountant

Trial Balance; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 39,478 - 52,638; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for professional qualifications

Good flexibility

Excellent staff retention benefits

Job summary

An esteemed education provider is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Bristol for a full-time position starting in September. The role involves working closely with the CFO and finance team to manage credit control, financial analysis, and statutory accounting. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of experience, be AAT qualified, and possess excellent communication skills. The organization offers strong support for professional development and is open to CIMA study.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar role.
• Motivated and career-driven with a desire to achieve a professional qualification.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the CFO to manage credit control.
• Compile financial analysis, forecasts and reporting packs.
• Assist in year-end statutory accounting preparation.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Credit control management

Financial analysis

Budget setting

Year-end statutory accounting

Excellent communication skills

Education

Fully AAT qualified or equivalent 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.

For further details and to apply, please contact Jay Vilarrubi‑Smith quoting reference JVS10045 as soon as possible.