Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 plus company specific benefits Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid)

Robert Walters are partnering a a forward thinking, growing organisation operating within an innovative and sustainability-focused sector on the recruitment of a newly created Assistant Accountant role. You’ll be part of a values-driven, inclusive finance team that supports both professional development and personal wellbeing, while contributing to a business with a clear long-term vision and positive impact.

This is a permanent opportunity within a growing organisation expanding into new markets — ideal for someone looking for stability, development, and meaningful work. This role is based in Bedfordshire and it’s hybrid with just one day a week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with statutory accounts preparation in line with IFRS, including corporation tax and R&D tax requirements
• Support payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors
• Support management accounts preparation, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable processes using Xero, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and credit card statements
• Maintain the invoice register to support accurate month-end reporting
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight
• Use accounting systems and ERP tools to improve efficiency and reporting

The right person:

• Proven experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role
• AAT Qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, payroll and month-end processes
• Experience with Xero (or similar accounting software)
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Exposure to ERP systems
• Solid understanding of IFRS and statutory accounts
• Detail-oriented, collaborative and proactive

On offer

• Salary of £35,000 – £45,000 plus bonus, hybrid working
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Ongoing training and development

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for the next step in your career then apply NOW or send your CV to kay.edle@robertwalters.com

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