Assistant Financial Accountant

Assistant Financial Accountant

Full-Time Salary: £35,000–£40,000

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a full-time position offering a salary of £35,000–£40,000, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities for the appointed Assistant Financial Accountant

•         Monitor and manage the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring accurate customer records and proactive debt collection.

•         Produce aged debt reports and support cash collection performance monitoring.

•         Perform daily cash management, including posting receipts and payments and preparing cash reports.

•         Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet control accounts.

•         Support month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.

•         Assist with fixed asset register maintenance and depreciation postings.

•         Support preparation of audit schedules, statutory accounts, and tax returns.

•         Maintain vendor accounts in IFS and manage expense processing.

•         Provide financial analysis and ad hoc reporting as required.

The selected Assistant Financial Accountant will meet the following key requirements for the position.

•         Part-qualified AAT / ACCA / CIMA (or studying towards).

•         Previous experience in a finance or accounting support role.

•         Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and core accounting principles.

•         Competent in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas).

•         Experience using IFS is desirable.

•         Knowledge of UK financial reporting requirements, IFRS, and US GAAP preferred.

•         Highly organised with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

•         Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

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This role would suit a hands-on, enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude who is looking to develop their career within a dynamic finance environment