Assistant Accountant
Posted 2 weeks ago by Heap & Co - Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Specialists
£40,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Assistant Accountant role is a 12-month fixed-term position based in Cambridge, aimed at supporting the finance team in preparing financial information and ensuring accurate accounting activities. The position offers an opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced business environment while assisting with various financial processes. The successful candidate will report to the Finance Manager and contribute to key financial tasks. This role is ideal for motivated individuals looking to advance their accounting careers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with monthly management accounts, journals, and financial reporting
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting reconciliations
- Purchase ledger and sales ledger management
- Performing bank reconciliations and assisting with cash forecasting
- Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and audit requirements
- VAT returns
Key Skills:
- Experience in a similar accounting role
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
- A proactive and adaptable approach to work
Salary (Rate): £40,000.00 yearly
City: Cambridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Assistant Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term)
Location: Cambridge
Contract: 12-months fixed term
A growing and well-established organisation is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team on a fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure within a fast-paced business environment while supporting key financial processes.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the preparation of financial information and ensure the accuracy of day-to-day accounting activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with monthly management accounts, journals, and financial reporting
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting reconciliations
- Purchase ledger and sales ledger management
- Performing bank reconciliations and assisting with cash forecasting
- Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and audit requirements
- VAT returns
About You
You will be a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to develop your accounting career.
Requirements:
- Experience in a similar accounting role
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
- A proactive and adaptable approach to work
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Bonus and pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Employee benefits package
- Training and development opportunities
If you are looking to build your experience in a supportive finance environment, we encourage you to apply.