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Butler Rose

Location:
United Kingdom, Plymouth

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

Butler Rose is pleased to be supporting a highly successful organisation in Plymouth as they seek to appoint an ambitious Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional who is looking to develop their career within a progressive and supportive environment. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accurate and timely production of financial reports, data, and metrics. Working closely with the wider finance team, you will gain broad exposure across reporting, analysis, and month-end activities, making it a fantastic step for someone seeking to advance towards a more senior accounting position.

Job Responsibility:

Assist in producing daily and weekly sales reporting
Prepare journals, prepayments, and accruals
Support in the production of monthly management accounts
Compile operational metrics and provide wider financial intelligence
Complete statutory surveys and national statistical returns as required
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
Analyse financial information to help drive business profitability
Assist with external audit requirements and support budget preparation
Reconcile internal sales and holding accounts
Provide tax-related data and undertake ad hoc reporting as directed

Requirements:

Honours degree or Level 6 qualification
AAT Level 4 or equivalent/Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (study support available)
Experience working within a similar role
Strong IT skills, including intermediate/advanced Excel
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to understand and resolve root-cause issues
Highly organised with effective time management skills

Nice to have:

Experience using SAP or another ERP system
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Eagerness to learn, develop and take on additional responsibility
Solid understanding of accounting principles and balance sheet management

What we offer:

Study support available

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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