Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Haywards Heath (Hybrid Working)

Up to £40,000 + Study support

Permanent

We’re partnering with a well-established and growing organisation based in Haywards Heath who are looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis.

This opportunity would suit someone with solid hands-on experience at Assistant Accountant level who is either early in their studies or qualified by experience, and looking to build on their month-end exposure within a supportive environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with preparation of monthly management accounts
• Posting accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Bank and intercompany reconciliations
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assisting with year-end and audit preparation
• Preparing VAT returns
• Supporting transactional finance where required

About You

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role
• AAT studier or qualified by experience (part-qualified not essential)
• Confident with month-end processes
• Strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail and good analytical ability
• Proactive and eager to take on more responsibility