Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Location: Chessington
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

Ready to Level Up Your Finance Career?

Are you a finance whiz looking to specialize in management accounting? Want to join a tight-knit, collaborative team and dive into the full management accounts process? If you’ve got some finance experience under your belt and are eager to build on it, we’ve got the perfect role for you!

Why You’ll Love This Job

My client is on the hunt for a detail-loving, enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller, supporting various projects and departments. From cost accounting to revenue processing, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and shine.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Month-End Magic: Help with financial reporting, from dashboards and forecasts to full Management Accounts.
• Stock Star: Assist with monthly stock reports and keep the fixed assets register up to date.
• Banking Boss: Carry out daily bank reconciliations across multiple currencies.
• Project Pro: Set up new projects and track costs and revenues like a champ.
• Finance Friend: Be the go-to finance contact for budget holders.
• Audit Ace: Keep everything tidy and audit-ready, supporting our external audit process.
• All-Rounder: Get involved in everything from nominal journals to credit card statements and beyond.

About You

• Experience: 2+ years in a busy finance department.
• Skills: Confident with Excel and accounting software (Sage is a big plus!)
• Traits: Analytical, proactive, and customer-focused, with a love for getting the details right.
• Team Player: Great communicator and collaborator.
• Location: Able to commit to work in the Chessington office 5 days a week

Why Join my client?

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay