Assistant Accountant – A Unique Opportunity
Are you an ambitious and detail-oriented accountant looking for a rare opportunity to grow, develop, and be mentored into a future senior finance role? Our client is offering an exciting new position for an Assistant Accountant to join our welcoming and collaborative team.
This is not just another finance role—it’s a chance to work closely with the Accountant and CFO, gaining hands-on experience with statutory accounts, audit, VAT, and financial reporting in a charity setting. Whether you're part-qualified ACCA/ACA, recently qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE) with strong statutory accounting and audit exposure, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Apply?
✅ Career Development & Mentorship – You'll be supported to grow into taking on more senior responsibility
✅ Work-Life Balance & Flexibility – Choose 4 or 5 days per week, with the potential for August off
✅ Exciting & Varied Work – From year-end audit support to budgeting, payroll, VAT, and financial reporting
✅ Fantastic Team Culture – Join a close-knit, friendly finance team that collaborates well
✅ Beautiful Location – Work in the stunning location, with free parking & other perks
Your Key Responsibilities:
📌 Financial Reporting & Reconciliation – Help transition from quarterly to monthly accounts, assist with balance sheet reconciliations and budget monitoring
📌 Statutory Accounts & Audit Support – Work with external auditors, prepare documentation, and ensure a smooth year-end process
📌 Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll – Assist with invoice processing, payment runs, payroll administration, and deputise as needed
📌 Budgeting & Forecasting – Support the finance team in tracking income, expenditure, and grant allocations
📌 VAT & Gift Aid – Assist with VAT returns, compliance, and Gift Aid claims
📌 Systems & Process Improvement – Work with Sage 200, improve workflows, and contribute to efficiency initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
🔹 Part-qualified ACCA, ACA, or fully qualified QBE with solid statutory accounting & audit experience
🔹 Experience in a charity or practice setting (preferred but not essential)
🔹 Strong financial reporting, reconciliation, and VAT knowledge
🔹 Comfortable using Sage 200 (or similar accounting systems) & advanced Excel skills
🔹 A collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with senior finance professionals
This is a fantastic opportunity to step up in your career, gain exposure to senior finance responsibilities, and be mentored into a future leadership role.
📩 Interested? Apply now and be part of something special - Contact Liam to discuss your application.