Assistant Accountant/Finance Manager

Working Pattern: 2.5 days per week, FTC until August 2025

Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant/Finance Manager seeking an exciting new opportunity? Our client is looking for a skilled finance professional to join their team on a Fixed Term Contract until August 2025 to provide essential financial management support, accurate monthly reports, and assist senior leadership with strategic financial planning.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Employee wellness programs
• Corporate perks: discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme
• Birthday off

Responsibilities:

• Deliver monthly financial and management reports, providing senior managers with insights and forecasts for board meetings.
• Perform full bookkeeping and accounting duties, managing sales and purchase ledgers, and producing monthly management accounts for a £1m+ turnover business.
• Reconcile bank and nominal ledger accounts, investigating discrepancies for accurate record-keeping.
• Review cash and income procedures, ensuring documentation is updated and value for money is achieved.
• Prepare monthly and annual budgets with thorough financial analyses, aligning with recent developments.
• Provide timely, accurate financial data to the Operations Director, meeting strict monthly deadlines.
• Support the Operations Director with specialist financial reporting and data analysis as needed.
• Verify internal transfers and journals for legitimacy, correct coding, and approvals.
• Stay informed of VAT, AMLR, and relevant regulations; provide team training on compliance.

Essential Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your workload, meet deadlines, and multitask in a dynamic setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and finance systems.
• Analytical mindset with creative problem-solving capabilities for detailed financial assessments.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in supervisory tasks such as scheduling and reviewing work.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience, or qualified by experience.
• (Desirable) familiarity with best accounting practices and full ledger experience in a busy organisation.

This Assistant Accountant/Finance Manager - FTC role offers a great opportunity to bring your accounting expertise to a high-impact team. If you're ready to make a difference, apply today!