Assistant Accountant

Our client, a well‑established and respected organisation, is entering an exciting phase of expansion and is now seeking a diligent, hardworking and proactive Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This role offers genuine variety, strong mentorship and the chance to develop your skills within a supportive, fast‑moving environment. Working directly with the Head of Finance, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month‑end processes and ensuring the smooth running of daily finance operations. * Assist in preparation of monthly accounts pack * Update monthly balance sheet reconciliations * Accruals, prepayments & Journals * Process bank payments & receipts * Regular reconciliation of all bank accounts * Control & process the cash needs within the business including foreign currency requirements * Complete and issue summarised overhead detail ready for budgets / forecasts * Assist in preparation of a variety of regular & ad hoc financial & administrative reports * Monthly downloading of electronic timesheets and reconciliation of data * Ensure the finance filing is kept up to date in a timely manner You will bring experience from a similar finance role, along with excellent time‑management skills, strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. Confidence with Sage and/or Excel is highly beneficial. Studying towards AAT or recently completing your qualification would be a strong advantage. In return the company offers a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, ongoing training and genuine opportunities for long‑term career progression within a thriving business