Assistant Accountant

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Assistant Accountant

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £30000 - £40000 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Temporary

Posted 5 days ago

This is a newly created position, where you will be joining a small, friendly team with a strong reputation in a niche sector.


We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant who is available to start immediately.


Key Responsibilities
You will play a vital role in supporting the CFO with responsibilities including:

  • Calculating, preparing, and posting journals
  • Completing bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Posting cash transactions
  • Preparing and issuing invoices
  • Running direct debit collections
  • Supporting VAT return preparation
  • Assisting with audit preparation
  • Providing financial reports and analysis where appropriate


We are looking for someone who:

  • Is self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to work remotely without close supervision
  • Can follow instructions carefully and has the aptitude to quickly pick up new systems and processes
  • Has strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Is confident working both independently and as part of a small team
  • Is eager to learn - full training and support will be provided, but the right candidate will be able to apply their learning quickly and take ownership of routine tasks


What's on offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for the role to become permanent after an initial 6 month temporary period
  • Predominantly remote working with one day per month in the Cambridge office
  • Training and development to build expertise in niche finance systems and processes