Assistant Accountant

Your new company
A growing and highly regarded legal services firm is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service, the business offers a supportive and professional environment where you'll have the opportunity to develop your accounting skills while enjoying the flexibility of fully remote working.

Your new role

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconciling client and office accounts
• Assisting with month-end and year-end processes
• Processing bank reconciliations and cash allocations
• Supporting billing and credit control activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers
• Assisting with financial reporting and analysis
• Supporting continuous improvement projects across the finance team

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant role
• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA (desirable)
• Understanding of month-end accounting processes
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
• Good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

What you'll get in return

• Salary up to £30,000
• Fully remote working
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities
• Long-term career progression within a growing legal organisation

What you need to do now
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