Accounting Assistant - #1656911

Job Title: Assistant Business Services Finance Accountant

Location: UK

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Assistant Business Services Finance Accountant to play a pivotal role in supporting their non-fee earning functions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of the firm, with significant stakeholder engagement from the outset and opportunities to further develop your finance expertise.

What You'll Do:

• Assist and take ownership of management accounting adjustments and controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Play a key role in the production and analysis of management accounts, contributing to financial transparency and control.
• Deliver crucial financial management information to both finance and non-finance colleagues, aiding in decision-making processes.
• Provide commercial support to operational teams, enhancing understanding of financial performance and facilitating informed commercial decisions.
• Participate in the budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with budget holders to assess financial performance.
• Review and approve purchase orders, supporting the Accounts Payable team as needed.
• Manage firmwide cost allocations, ensuring accurate and fair distribution of costs.

Who We're Looking For:

• Individuals with experience in finance, eager to further their career within a supportive and ambitious environment.
• Candidates actively studying towards or intending to pursue a professional accountancy qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or qualified by experience.
• Proactive professionals who thrive under pressure, manage tight deadlines effectively, and prioritize a demanding workload efficiently.
• Self-starters with strong initiative, accountability, and the discernment to seek assistance when necessary.
• Excellent communicators with the ability to convey financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial colleagues.
• Analytical thinkers with a keen eye for detail, capable of interpreting financial data to provide insights into financial performance.
• Proficient in Excel, demonstrating strong skills in formulas, pivot tables, and other functions to manage and analyze financial data.

Why Choose Us?

Our client is committed to fostering an environment where employees are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Their culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making them a natural choice for top-tier clients. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all their employees.

Interested?

If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our client’s website and start your application!