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Group Assistant Accountant

United Kingdom, Bristol · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Assisting with the preparation of monthly Management Accounts for reporting to Board and Banks
  • Preparation of various balance sheet reconciliations and validation of data
  • Assisting the Finance Business Partner with the management of overheads for Business Services
  • Monthly analytical review of overhead variances against budget, posting accruals, prepayments etc where required
  • Assisting in the preparation of overhead budgets and forecasts for Business Services
  • Partnering with the Business and dealing with ad hoc queries
  • Supporting the production of the year-end accounts and preparation of relevant information for the external auditors
  • Preparation of the cash flow forecast, including preparing correspondence for the bank
  • Preparation of the cash management spreadsheet on a weekly basis
  • Assisting with ad hoc tasks and projects as delegated by Senior Finance staff

Requirements

  • Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles is preferred
  • Ideally working towards a ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification. Accountancy graduate or Advanced AAT student would also be considered
  • Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well within a team environment, solve problems, learn and grow
  • Strong skills in Excel are required
  • Experience of working in a finance department is preferred
  • Able to communicate confidently orally and in writing
  • Able to be flexible in terms of a changing environment and constantly-changing workload
  • IT literate with working knowledge of MS Windows applications
  • Experience of working with 3E would be a distinct advantage
  • Organised and able to handle multiple demands and deadlines simultaneously

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