Assistant Accountant

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This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a sizeable finance team and gain exposure to a broad range of financial accounting, management accounting, reporting and business partnering activities. Working within a complex and fast-paced environment, you will support senior finance colleagues in delivering high-quality financial services and helping stakeholders make informed financial decisions. The RoleKey responsibilities will include

Assisting with month-end and year-end financial reporting processes

Preparing reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies

Supporting budget monitoring, forecasting and financial planning activities

Producing accurate financial reports and management information

Analysing complex financial data and providing meaningful insights

Supporting audit

requirements and ensuring compliance with financial procedures

Maintaining financial records, controls and reporting schedules

Liaising with both finance and non-finance stakeholders to resolve queries

Supporting the development and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes

Providing guidance and support to junior team members where required

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have

AAT Level 4 qualification, part-qualified accountant status, or equivalent finance experience

Previous experience working within an accounting or finance environment

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data

Experience of reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines

A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience would be advantageous but is not essential What you'll get in return

Opportunity to join a large, values-led organisation with a strong community focus

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Excellent pension and holiday entitlement

Ongoing professional development and study support opportunities

Exposure to complex financial activities within a large-scale organisation

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