Assistant Accountant

Your new company A growing and highly regarded legal services firm is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service, the business offers a supportive and professional environment where you'll have the opportunity to develop your accounting skills while enjoying the flexibility of fully remote working.

Your new role

Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts

Posting journals, accruals and prepayments

Completing balance sheet reconciliations

Reconciling client and office accounts

Assisting with month-end and year-end processes

Processing bank reconciliations and cash allocations

Supporting billing and credit control activities

Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers

Assisting with financial reporting and analysis

Supporting continuous improvement projects across the finance team

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant role

AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA (desirable)

Understanding of month-end accounting processes

Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail

Good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

What you'll get in return

Salary up to £30,000

Fully remote working

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative finance team

Opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities

Long-term career progression within a growing legal organisation

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