Assistant Accountant - 6 Month FTC

About the role Join a collaborative finance team in a growing, values-led business. As Assistant Accountant, you’ll support the accuracy and integrity of financial information, helping teams across the business make informed decisions. This is a fixed-term maternity cover ending in April 2027, with three days per week in the office. What you’ll do Prepare monthly UK management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and variance analysis. Manage Accounts Payable and process weekly supplier payments. Reconcile bank accounts and revenue across multiple sales channels. Process credit card transactions and expenses. Investigate and resolve queries arising during month-end. Manage the UK Accounts inbox and respond to creditor queries. Support the Sales team with customer account queries as needed. Provide accurate, timely financial information and responsive support to colleagues across the business. What you’ll bring AAT qualification or part-qualified ACCA status. Experience in a similar accounting role. Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work efficiently with large, detailed spreadsheets. A proactive, detail-focused approach. If you are interested and available to start on an immediate basis please apply for this role. If you are suitable we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.