At a Glance
- Tasks: Support day-to-day accounting and assist with month-end processes.
- Company: Join a growing business with a dynamic finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, potential for permanent role, and varied finance exposure.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and process improvement contributions.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in finance and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Halliday Marx have partnered with a growing and successful business to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant on an initial 3–6 month temporary basis, with a strong opportunity to become permanent.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a broad and varied finance role, combining day-to-day accounting responsibilities with exposure to month-end, cash management and financial reporting.
- Supporting the month-end close process, including preparation of schedules and information for management accounts
- Completing regular reconciliations across bank, balance sheet and key control accounts
- Managing purchase ledger activities, from invoice processing through to supplier account maintenance
- Overseeing sales ledger activity and ensuring customer accounts are accurately maintained
- Monitoring daily bank positions and assisting with short-term cash flow planning
- Following up overdue customer balances and supporting effective credit control processes
- Producing financial information and ad hoc reports for management as required
- Working closely with colleagues across the business to resolve day-to-day finance and operational queries
- Identifying discrepancies, investigating issues and ensuring the integrity of financial records
- Providing wider support to the finance team and contributing to process improvements where appropriate
Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk or Assistant Accountant position is required. A good understanding of transactional finance processes across both purchase and sales ledger is essential. Experience completing bank and control account reconciliations is necessary. Exposure to month-end processes and management accounts would be advantageous. Confident using Excel and finance systems is expected. Availability at short notice and interest in a genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity is important.
This is a varied opportunity offering broad finance exposure and genuine scope to secure a long-term permanent position.
Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable (Hybrid) employer: Halliday Marx
Join an internationally recognised professional services business that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. With the flexibility of a fully remote role, you will enjoy a healthy work-life balance while having access to growth opportunities within a dynamic team. This company prioritises employee development and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
