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We are looking for a forward-thinking and proactive Assistant Accountant to act as Number Two to the Finance Manager, supporting both operational delivery and the ongoing development of the Finance function. This role sits at the heart of Finance and has broad exposure across the UK and Ireland operations. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and oversee the outputs of a transactional finance team responsible for invoicing and day-to-day processing across the business. The role combines hands-on month end responsibility with a strong focus on process improvement, systems and controls. It is well suited to someone who enjoys ownership, thrives in a fast-moving environment and is motivated by making processes work better, faster and smarter.
Job Responsibility:
Take a lead role in month end close activities
Prepare and post prepayments, accruals and journals
Support balance sheet ownership and reconciliations
Assist with management accounts preparation and reporting packs
Ensure timely, accurate and well-controlled period end processes
Work closely with the transactional finance team covering UK and Ireland operations
Provide guidance, structure and oversight across invoicing and transactional workflows
Act as a point of escalation for complex queries or issues
Drive continuous improvement across Finance processes
Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and control
Contribute to initiatives such as accounts payable outsourcing, AI-enabled workflows or automation
Support system enhancements and better use of existing finance tools
Champion smarter ways of working through technology and data
Support budgeting, forecasting and KPI reporting
Provide ad hoc analysis to support decision making
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
Requirements:
Part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
Solid experience supporting month end close, including prepayments and accruals
Confidence acting as deputy or second-in-command to a Finance Manager
Self-starter with a track record of ownership and follow-through
Strong Excel skills and tech-savvy, comfortable with finance systems
Systems and process minded, with a genuine interest in improving how Finance operates
Clear communicator, able to work with Finance and non-Finance stakeholders
Curious, with integrity and a continuous improvement mindset
What we offer:
Full study support if required
Performance related bonus – This could fall between 5-15%, there is company performance element to it, but it is mainly based on meeting your own performance objectives
Pension – 5% employee, 3% employer
Staff discount (25% off)
Long service awards
25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays