Assistant Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Part-Qualified Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team within a dynamic hospitality and events environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced, multifaceted business.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day finance function, assist with month-end processes, and contribute towards continuous improvement across the department.

Key Responsibilities

Produce monthly management accounts packsReconcile balance sheet accountsPrepare monthly cashflow forecastsPerform and review bank reconciliationsAssist with month-end processes including accruals and prepaymentsAnalyse variances within management accounts and liaise with department heads to improve performanceSupport the budgeting process and preparation of budget packsAssist with the preparation of year-end working papers across group entitiesPrepare VAT returnsSupport monthly payroll processesAssist with year-end routines and audit preparationContribute to finance-related projects and process improvementsProvide cover and support across the wider finance team where requiredProduce KPI and financial performance reporting

Skills & Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience within an accounts or finance roleAAT qualified or equivalentIdeally studying towards ACCA or CIMAPrevious management accounts experience is essentialStrong systems and IT skillsAdvanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPsExperience with Sage 50 Accounts is desirablePrevious hospitality or EPOS system experience would be advantageousStrong attention to detail and organisational skillsAbility to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environmentConfident communicator, able to build relationships across all levels of the businessSelf-motivated, reliable, and proactive approach to workFull driving licence and own transport preferred