Job Description

Assistant Financial Accountant
Location: Wareham
Contract Type: Permanent
12 month FTC
Hyrbid Working
30-35,000 per annum
We're looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate and timely external regulatory reporting and supporting our clients Group Finance team. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to develop your career in finance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What you'll be doing

• Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts for the Group and its subsidiaries, including year-end reporting schedules for external auditors.

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns across all entities, managing payments and resolving queries.

• Reconciling key balance sheet accounts, including VAT control and reserve accounts.

• Helping maintain finance reporting and budgeting system.

• Supporting due diligence on acquisitions and coordinating monthly journal reviews.

• Assisting with fixed asset reporting.

What we're looking for

• Educated to GCSE and A-Level standard (or equivalent), with passes in English and Maths.

• A relevant degree or AAT Level 3+ qualification is an advantage.

• Part-qualified or studying towards ACA/CIMA/ACCA is desirable.

• Alternatively, three years of relevant experience in financial reporting, management accounting, or budgeting.

• Strong Excel skills and confidence with IT systems; experience with specialist finance systems is a plus.

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to present information clearly.

• Strong organisational skills to manage deadlines effectively.

• Confidence to liaise with senior colleagues and external service providers.

What to do next?
Please do apply with your your cv and our consultants will be in touch with next steps
Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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