Assistant Accountant
Job Description
An established and well-respected family run organisation is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountantandnbsp;to take ownership of day-to-day financial operations across a diverse portfolio. This role will be between 25-30 hours a week.andnbsp;
This is a varied, hands-on role offering genuine responsibility, autonomy, and regular interaction external accountants, and professional advisers. Based in a professional, close-knit environment, the role would suit someone who enjoys breadth, ownership, and working within a stable, long-term setting.
What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?
- Managing day-to-day bookkeeping.
- Managing multiple bank accounts and preparing regular cashflow forecasts
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations (with external support as required)
- Running Sage payroll, including HMRC submissions, pensions and end-of-year processes
- Preparing information for annual accounts and liaising with external accountants
- Preparing financial reports for quarterly Boardandnbsp;with attendance as required
Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountantandnbsp;vacancy:
- Proven experience in a broad bookkeeping or financial administration role
- Comfortable working across multiple entities
- Confident payroll experience including HMRC and pension submissions
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally withandnbsp;suppliers and advisers
Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:
- Salary of andpound;40,000 andndash; andpound;45,000, dependent on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Flexible and supportive working environment
- Free on-site parking
- Exposure to estate, trust and multi-entity financial management
- Direct involvement with senior leadership and Board-level reporting
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