Assistant Accountant
- Winnersh, Berkshire
- £35,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: £35,000 per annum + annual company bonus
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Location: Winnersh RG41 (Hybrid)We are seeking a proactive Assistant Accountant to join our Advantage Smollan finance team.You will support the seamless delivery of accurate month-end processes for multiple UK entities. This role focuses on maintaining robust financial controls and contributing to process improvements.While this role has no direct reports, occasional out-of-hours work may be required during period-end processes.Key Responsibilities
- Complete month-end financial close processes on time and with accuracy.
- Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
- Prepare VAT reports and returns.
- Handle back-office treasury activities, including FX rate postings, loan interests, and intercompany agreements.
- Post journals for accruals, prepayments, and other provisions.
- Assist with cost reallocations, fixed assets, and project accounting.
- Document, standardise, and improve processes.
- Support external audits and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Collaborate with team members to share knowledge and ensure efficiency.
- Bachelors Degree in Finance or related subject.
- Working towards a finance qualification ie: AAT, ACCA (Desirable)
- Proven experience in commercial finance.
- Strong Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables).
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Familiarity with systems such as SAP BPC, Dynamics 365 Finance, Chrome River, Medius Flow, Blackline, and Microsoft Office (desirable).
- A competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Hybrid working model for flexibility.
- The opportunity to be part of a collaborative team driving business success.
- Benefits that include: Pension, Life Assurance, Medicash, Gymflex, WeCare, Perkbox,Taste Card & more!
- 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year up to 29 days)