Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting, month-end accounting activities and financial control processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to develop their technical skills, gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and progress their career within a supportive environment.
The Role
Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in supporting the production of financial information, maintaining financial controls and assisting with reporting requirements across the business.
Key responsibilities will include
- Supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting activities
- Preparing and posting journals, including accruals and prepayments
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
- Assisting with the maintenance of financial controls and compliance procedures
- Supporting statutory reporting and regulatory returns
- Investigating and resolving accounting and data quality issues
- Assisting with banking, treasury and cash management activities
- Supporting internal and external audit processes
- Contributing to finance projects, process improvements and automation initiatives
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and providing high-quality financial support
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who are
- AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Experienced within a finance or accounting environment
- Familiar with accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
- Highly proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
- Analytical, detail-focused and naturally organised
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong communicators who enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders
- Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to join a respected and stable organisation
- Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting activities
- Support for ongoing professional development and qualification studies
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Career progression opportunities within a growing finance function
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you're a motivated finance professional looking for a role that offers variety, development and long-term career progression, we'd love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this Assistant Accountant role in Exeter, please contact Stefanie Farber at Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance Recruitment ASAP.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.