Assistant Accountant

Your new company
We are delighted to be working exclusively with a forward-thinking organisation located in the Suffolk region. My client is seeking an Assistant Accountant or Accountant to join their accounting team, and they are flexible whether this is someone looking for their next step on the career ladder or an experienced individual looking for a change. My client can offer market-leading benefits and excellent flexible and hybrid working options.

Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller and working in a driven and supportive team environment, this is a varied role supporting with a range of tasks across the finance function. Key duties will include:

• Supporting with month-end reporting and management accounts preparation
• Profit/loss review and analysis
• Assisting with creating forecasting and budgeting models
• Provide and communicate insightful financial analysis and insights to management
• Cash-flow forecasting and reporting
• Supporting with accounts payable and expenses function
• Assisting in consolidated revenue reporting
• Support with reporting improvements
• Tax administration
• Proactively supporting with identifying and developing finance processes

What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience of financial and management accounting, combined with strong analytical and reconciliation skills. A track record in supporting with financial analysis, reporting and forecasting work will be highly beneficial. Confident IT skills including Excel (pivot tables, lookups) will be essential, as will a proactive approach to process improvement. A strong team work ethic will be essential.

What you'll get in return

• Starting salary £34000 - £38000
• Generous hybrid / remote working options
• Generous range of benefits including 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Study support: Option of study support for ACCA/CIMA if you are currently or wishing to study for a professional qualification
• Suffolk location accessible via public transport and car

What you need to do now

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