Part Time Assistant Accountant in Dorking

Fletcher George is delighted to be representing our client, a successful and well-established financial services business based in the Dorking area. They are looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their friendly and professional finance team on a part-time basis.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this is a varied and rewarding opportunity offering exposure to management accounting, payroll, budgeting, reporting and some ad hoc project work. Working within a professional and strong team environment, you will be supporting the Head of Finance and help to drive continuous improvement across the finance function.

This role would particularly suit an experienced Assistant Accountant from a Professional Services or Financial Services background who is looking for flexibility whilst continuing to develop their technical skills within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Producing financial reports, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Processing monthly payroll and administering pensions and statutory payments.
• Maintaining purchase and sales ledger activities together with supplier reconciliations.
• Supporting year-end audit requirements.
• Preparing VAT Returns.
• Providing finance support across the wider business.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
• AAT Level 4 qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems experience. Experience of Sage 50 is advantageous.
• Experience gained within Professional Services, Financial Services or a similar regulated environment would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage your workload independently and build positive working relationships across the business.
• The ability to commit long term to a part time position.

Salary of up to £40,000 pro rata, depending on experience. Part-time role working 20 hours per week (Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday). This role is office based although there is flexibility on the working hours. Excellent benefits package, including company pension and private health insurance. Study support, client referral bonuses, parking available. A supportive working environment where your contribution will be recognised and valued.

If you are looking for a varied part-time accounting opportunity where you can make a genuine contribution whilst enjoying flexibility and excellent career support, we would be delighted to hear from you. This opportunity is based in the Dorking area and is easily commutable from Redhill, Reigate, Epsom, Leatherhead, Horley and Guildford.