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Assistant Accountant

Farnham Permanent £35,000 - £37,000 per year View Job Description
As an Assistant Accountant in the public sector, based in Farnham, you'll support the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring smooth and accurate accounting processes. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial records, assisting with budgeting, and preparing reports that help the organisation achieve its goals.
  • Build your accounting experience and gain exposure to finance systems
  • Take ownership of finance activities within a collaborative team.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-regarded public sector organisation based in Farnham, offering a collaborative and supportive working environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy finance team in a varied position where you'll gain exposure to financial reporting, systems management, process improvement and project work, while making a meaningful contribution to the organisation's ongoing success.

Job Description

  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Assist in preparing financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support the budgeting process by gathering and analysing financial data.
  • Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
  • Process invoices and manage accounts payable and receivable.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end financial close activities.
  • Provide support for audits and ensure timely responses to queries.
  • Collaborate with the wider Accounting & Finance team to improve financial processes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

  • Relevant qualifications or training in accounting or finance.
  • Experience in financial record-keeping and reporting.
  • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • An eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer

  • Salary between £35,000 and £37,000 dependent on the level of experience.
  • Six weeks of paid holiday, plus public holidays.
  • Matched contributions of up to 7.5% in the Group Personal Pension Plan.
  • Access to a Health Cash Plan Scheme.
  • Support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Discounts with a Blue Light Discount Card.
  • Staff Benefit Scheme.



If you're interested in being an Assistant Accountant, apply now.

Contact
Chloe Currie
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7092492
Phone number
+441932264003

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Public Sector
Where
Farnham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chloe Currie
Consultant phone
+441932264003
Job reference
JN-082026-7092492