Assistant Accountant
Posted 18 hours ago
- Stone, Staffordshire
- Permanent
- plus excellent benefits
- £40,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
We're Hiring: Financial Accountant - Full Time | Staffordshire | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
Are you a detail-driven, organised finance professional ready to step into a dynamic and supportive team? We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our client on a permanent basis, playing a key role in ensuring our finance operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll support the wider senior finance team (FD, FC, FM, FBP) with strategic projects and provide crucial cover across purchase and sales ledger functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
🔍 What You'll Be Doing
Cashflow Management - Daily reconciliations, weekly forecasting, and liaising with ledger teams for accuracy.
Month-End Close - Preparing journals for accruals, prepayments, and project transfers.
Balance Sheet Recs - Monthly reconciliations and quarterly cut-off testing.
Reporting & Analysis - Cost reports, variance analysis, and regular meetings with key stakeholders.
Utilisation Reporting - Weekly reports to support business forecasting and performance tracking.
Fixed Assets - Maintain the fixed asset register, produce capex reports, and attend committee meetings.
Audit Support - Assist with year-end and half-year audits, prepare statutory accounts.
Team Collaboration - Offer cover for sales and purchase ledger functions, support the team during busy periods.✅ What We're Looking For
Experience in project or professional services accounting (especially with time & expenses)
Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) - and working toward full qualification
Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
Great attention to detail and self-checking mindset
Top-notch communication and organisational skills
Confident with reconciliations and financial controls🎁 What You'll Get in Return
28 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working (hybrid model - office-based with some flexibility)
Competitive pension scheme
Life assurance
Private health care
Salary sacrifice programmes
Mental health support
Cycle to work & green car schemes
Full study support for professional qualifications + fees paid
Are you a detail-driven, organised finance professional ready to step into a dynamic and supportive team? We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our client on a permanent basis, playing a key role in ensuring our finance operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll support the wider senior finance team (FD, FC, FM, FBP) with strategic projects and provide crucial cover across purchase and sales ledger functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
🔍 What You'll Be Doing
Cashflow Management - Daily reconciliations, weekly forecasting, and liaising with ledger teams for accuracy.
Month-End Close - Preparing journals for accruals, prepayments, and project transfers.
Balance Sheet Recs - Monthly reconciliations and quarterly cut-off testing.
Reporting & Analysis - Cost reports, variance analysis, and regular meetings with key stakeholders.
Utilisation Reporting - Weekly reports to support business forecasting and performance tracking.
Fixed Assets - Maintain the fixed asset register, produce capex reports, and attend committee meetings.
Audit Support - Assist with year-end and half-year audits, prepare statutory accounts.
Team Collaboration - Offer cover for sales and purchase ledger functions, support the team during busy periods.✅ What We're Looking For
Experience in project or professional services accounting (especially with time & expenses)
Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) - and working toward full qualification
Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
Great attention to detail and self-checking mindset
Top-notch communication and organisational skills
Confident with reconciliations and financial controls🎁 What You'll Get in Return
28 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working (hybrid model - office-based with some flexibility)
Competitive pension scheme
Life assurance
Private health care
Salary sacrifice programmes
Mental health support
Cycle to work & green car schemes
Full study support for professional qualifications + fees paid