About this role
Assistant Accountant
Salary: £30,000 per annum + performance-related bonus Location: Office-based Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Are you an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking to develop your accounting career? We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a growing and successful business, supporting a busy finance function across purchase ledger, reporting, reconciliations, payroll support, and month-end processes.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure within a supportive team environment, with training provided and opportunities for professional development.
This position is being recruited on a temporary to permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and paymentsMaintain accurate purchase ledger records and supplier accountsReconcile supplier statements and resolve account queriesProcess and review employee expenses and company credit card transactionsComplete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepanciesAssist with month-end activities, including accruals and prepaymentsSupport the preparation of management accountsPrepare quarterly VAT returnsAssist with payroll processing and P11D administrationSupport year-end accounting activities and audits About You Previous experience in an accounts, finance, or assistant accountant roleStrong attention to detail and excellent numerical accuracyWell-organised with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesConfident working independently and as part of a teamExperience with Sage 200 would be advantageous but is not essentialAAT qualification or accountancy studies would be beneficial Benefits £30,000 annual salaryPerformance-related annual bonusContributory pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFree on-site parkingOngoing training and development opportunities If you're looking for a varied finance role where you can build your accounting expertise within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.