Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Location: Uxbridge,
Salary: Up to £30,000 + Bonus + Study Support
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working
Job Type: Permanent

Robert Walters is partnering with a successful international business to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team in Uxbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance graduate or junior finance professional.

Assistant Accountant

Location: Uxbridge,
Salary: Up to £30,000 + Bonus + Study Support
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working
Job Type: Permanent

Robert Walters is partnering with a successful international business to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team in Uxbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance graduate or junior finance professional looking to build a long-term career in accounting, gain exposure to an international finance function and work towards a professional accounting qualification.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across financial accounting, month-end reporting, reconciliations and statutory compliance, with opportunities to develop their technical skills in a supportive environment.

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

• Assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting processes.
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and annual accounts.
• Assist with accruals, prepayments and general ledger journals.
• Support external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with VAT, tax and wider financial compliance activities.
• Work with different entities across an international business.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and financial reporting.

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

• A recent graduate with a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in pursuing ACCA, CIMA or another professional accounting qualification.
• Some practical finance experience through internships, placements or an entry-level accounting role would be advantageous.
• Good Excel skills and strong numerical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Exposure to SAP or another accounting system would be beneficial but isn't essential.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant.

• Bonus
• Study support towards a professional accounting qualification.
• Hybrid.
• Enhanced pension
• Training, development and long-term career progression opportunities.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates