Assistant Accountant

We're delighted to be partnering with a well-established business based in Kettering to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their career within a collaborative Group Finance function.

This role is hybrid working 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

Working closely with the Group Finance & Reporting Manager, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of accounting responsibilities, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and is keen to continue developing professionally.

The Role

As an Assistant Accountant, you'll play an important role in supporting the Group Finance team across a range of financial activities, including:

• Preparing Head Office management accounts
• Accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Invoice processing and payment runs
• Intercompany accounting and allocations
• Group VAT returns
• Cash flow forecasting
• Supporting group reporting and internal audit activities
• Assisting with budgets and forecasts
• Supporting treasury and payroll processes

This role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to gain valuable exposure across a group finance environment.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• AAT qualification, are studying ACCA/CIMA, or are qualified by experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive approach with the desire to learn and develop
• The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively as part of a team

If you're looking for a role that will broaden your technical accounting experience whilst giving you the opportunity to develop within a successful group finance environment, we'd love to hear from you.