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
Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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