Assistant Accountant

Urgent Opportunity: Assistant Accountant (3-Month Contract with Possibility of Extension)

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional ready for an exciting challenge? Our client - a membership organisation - is urgently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their dynamic team on a 3-month contract with potential for extension.

Immediate start, 1 online interview.

3 month contract, paid by client on a monthly basis.

£36 - 38k (annual equivalent)

Remote working

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Process and report on accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to budgets.
• Bank Reconciliation & Petty Cash: Accurately reconcile bank statements, manage petty cash, and maintain comprehensive records of income, expenditure, and cash flow.
• Sales & Purchase Ledger Administration: Oversee membership invoicing, direct debit processing, credit control, and purchase ledger queries to support smooth financial operations.
• Year-End Activities: Assist with year-end processes, including general ledger reconciliation and audit support.
• Team and Administration Support: Provide administrative support including answering queries, managing phone calls, and assisting colleagues to ensure a seamlessly efficient office environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a finance environment; familiarity with committee operations or not-for-profit organizations is an advantage.
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and numerical expertise.
• Proficiency with finance systems, databases, and web-based accounting tools.
• A self-starter, ready to collaborate and provide hands-on support.
• Holding or working towards professional accountancy qualifications.

What We Offer:

• A supportive team environment interacting with trustees, council members, professional associations, and external providers.
• An opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a prestigious professional body.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role where precision meets professional impact, apply urgently now!