Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Uxbridge | Hybrid £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits A growing international business is looking to add an Assistant Accountant to its collaborative EMEA finance team. This opportunity offers far more than a traditional transactional accounting role, with a mix of financial reporting, compliance and business improvement projects. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll gain exposure to multiple European entities.

Assistant Accountant (part-qualified)

Assistant Accountant Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting across several European entities.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end compliance activities.
• Prepare balance sheet and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Support external audit processes and liaise with third-party advisers where required.
• Assist with tax, VAT and regulatory reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Contribute to finance transformation, system enhancement and process improvement projects.
• Produce financial analysis and reporting to support business performance and decision making.
• Help strengthen controls, documentation and finance best practices across the wider function.

Assistant Accountant Requirements

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting activities
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
• Confident Excel user with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Positive, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in projects and process improvements
• Experience within a multi-entity or international environment would be beneficial, but not essential.

Assistant Accountant Benefits

• Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
• On-site parking
• Pension
• Exposure to international finance operations
• Significant project involvement alongside core reporting responsibilities
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• Collaborative and supportive finance leadership team
• A dynamic, energetic culture where personality and initiative are valued

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