Are you a part qualified accountant looking for a role where you can work closely with stakeholders, take real ownership of reporting, and develop commercially as you progress your qualification? We are excited to be supporting a well established, growing SME within the business services sector who are looking to appoint a Part Qualified Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is a varied, client-facing role offering broad exposure, clear progression and the opportunity to develop a strong commercial skill set within a supportive and forward-thinking business.
This opportunity would suit someone part qualified (ACCA or CIMA) coming from a small firm background or from industry, who is comfortable dealing with both internal and external stakeholders and is keen to take on more responsibility as they continue their studies.
The Role Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will take responsibility for core reporting and client-facing activities while contributing to the continued development of the service offering.
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing month-end processes
- Preparation of management accounts, including analysis and narrative
- Reviewing financial performance, identifying trends and variances
- Acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders and building trusted relationships
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting
- Providing commercial insight to support decision-making
- Improving and streamlining finance processes as the business grows
- Supporting year-end and statutory reporting requirements
- Coaching and supporting junior team members, including reviewing work and sharing best practice
The role offers excellent exposure beyond core reporting, with real scope to influence and add value.
About You The successful candidate will be:
- Part-qualified (ACCA or CIMA)
- Currently working in a small firm or industry role with stakeholder exposure
- Confident producing management accounts and working to month-end deadlines
- Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
- Comfortable communicating with clients and non-finance stakeholders
- Forward-thinking, driven and keen to progress
- Happy to support and develop junior members of the team
Package and Benefits - Salary range of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working
- Generous benefits package
- Study support and ongoing professional development
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing SME
- Supportive, people-focused culture with long-term career prospects
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