Assistant Accountant in Norwich

NXTGEN are pleased to be working exclusively with a growing business who are truly unique in what they do, and who are now seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to step up into an Assistant Accountant role, or for an existing Assistant Accountant wanting to broaden their responsibilities and take on greater month-end exposure. You\’ll be working closely with a highly approachable Finance Director who is committed to mentoring, guiding and progressing the successful candidate.

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As my client continues their impressive growth, this position will offer a blend of transactional accounting and hands-on involvement in the month-end cycle, giving you a well-rounded foundation to advance your career.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the full month-end process, including preparation of journals, accruals, and prepayments
Assist with the production of management accounts and key month-end schedules
Perform bank reconciliations and prepare cashflow updates
Process purchase invoices and manage the AP inbox
Assist with supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs
Help maintain accurate sales ledger records, including posting receipts and chasing outstanding debt when required
Balance sheet reconciliations across key accounts
Maintain and update the fixed asset register
Support with stock accounting, including stock reconciliations and reviewing stock variances
Assist with VAT returns and other financial compliance tasks
Work with the FD on ad hoc projects, gaining valuable one-to-one development and broader business insight
Provide wider support across the finance team as the business continues to scale

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or currently studying, or alternatively part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, with a solid grounding in transactional finance and a genuine desire to progress. You may already be working as an Assistant Accountant looking for more exposure to month-end, or you could be in a transactional role ready to take that next step. xiskglj Strong Excel skills, a good understanding of debits and credits, and confidence working with data will be important. Above all, you\’ll bring a proactive, positive approach and a real eagerness to learn from an experienced FD within a growing and supportive organisation