Job Title: Assistant Accountant/Finance Manager - FTC
Salary: £32,548
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!