Assistant Accountant - 12‑Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Worcester
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000
Contract - 12 Month FTC
Our client, a respected and growing organisation within the [industry] sector, is seeking an organised and proactive Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 12‑month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their accounting experience within a supportive and professional environment.
The Role:
The Assistant Accountant will support the finance department with month‑end duties, financial reporting, and day‑to‑day transactional activities. This FTC offers strong exposure to varied accounting tasks and would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts
- Process journals, accruals, and prepayments
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain purchase ledger and sales ledger activity
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
- Assist with VAT returns and financial compliance
- Provide financial reports and analysis to internal stakeholders
- Support continuous improvement of finance processes
About You:
- Previous experience in a finance or accounting role
- Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas)
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise effectively
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA or AAT qualified
- Experience with
Benefits & Package:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunity to build experience in a reputable, forward thinking business
- Supportive team environment
- Hybrid/flexible working options
- Valuable experience supporting key finance projects over the 12‑month period
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