Exciting Career Development Opportunity!

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Location: Central Milton Keynes

Reports to: Finance Controller

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 - Dependent on Experience

Type: Hybrid Flexibility - 4 Days in the Office, 1 Day from Home

Working hours: Core Office Hours

Benefits:

Study support for the right candidate to help you progress your ACCA or CIMA qualifications
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Excellent mentorship and training opportunities - Access to annual personal reviews

Are you a motivated graduate or an AAT-qualified accounting assistant looking to take your career to the next level? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing finance team in a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and grow professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in the accurate and timely production of financial information that supports decision-making across the company. Your tasks will include:

Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices, ensuring correct cost allocation
Assisting in credit control duties and managing employee expenses
Payroll processing, gross pay calculations, and resolving payroll queries
Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and handling general accruals
Maintaining data integrity through monthly expenditure analysis
Contributing to process improvements and collaborating with external auditors

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who is keen to develop, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and supportive team. Whether you're fresh from university with a desire to pursue a career in finance, or an AAT-qualified accounts assistant looking for new challenges, this role could be for you.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a highly passionate and supportive team. You will receive continuous mentoring and guidance to help you advance in your accounting career. With an approachable and dedicated manager, you'll be empowered to grow and expand your skillset as you contribute to key financial operations.

We value individuals who are eager to learn, bring new ideas, and grow with us. If you're excited to embark on an exciting career in finance, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your finance career.

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