Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Butler Rose

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support finance team with project accounting, analysis, and financial controls.
  • Company: A growing and well-established organisation in Okehampton.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and clear progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with exposure to project accounting and commercial finance.
  • Why this job: Gain valuable experience in finance and make an impact on business decisions.
  • Qualifications: AAT qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA; advanced Excel skills required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

A growing and well-established organisation is looking to recruit a Junior Project / Assistant Management Accountant to support a busy finance team with a strong focus on project accounting, analysis and financial controls. This role would suit an AAT qualified / part-qualified ACCA or CIMA candidate looking to develop into a management accountant role, with exposure to projects, budgets and financial reporting.

The Role

  • Supporting monthly management accounts preparation
  • Assisting with project and cost centre reporting
  • Monitoring budgets, forecasts and variances
  • Analysing financial data to support business decisions
  • Supporting financial controls, reconciliations and audit queries
  • Producing reports for internal stakeholders and senior management
  • Assisting with process improvements and ad-hoc finance projects

You’ll gain exposure to how finance supports operational and commercial decision-making across the business.

About You

  • AAT qualified or studying ACCA / CIMA or equivalent experience
  • Experience in an assistant management accountant or similar role
  • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
  • A detail-focused, analytical mindset
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Good communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders

Experience within project accounting, cost analysis or forecasting would be beneficial but is not essential.

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • A supportive finance team with clear progression
  • Exposure to project accounting and commercial finance

Assistant Accountant employer: Butler Rose

Join a dynamic and supportive finance team in Okehampton, where your growth as an Assistant Accountant is nurtured through hands-on experience in project accounting and financial analysis. With a competitive salary and clear pathways for progression, this well-established organisation values your contributions and fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional development and innovation.

Butler Rose

Contact Details:

Butler Rose Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Accountant

AAT qualified
ACCA or CIMA part-qualified
Project Accounting
Financial Analysis
Budget Monitoring
Forecasting
Variance Analysis