Assistant Accountant

Location: Outskirts of Warwick
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join a successful multi-company organisation based on the outskirts of Warwick. Operating across a diverse range of business sectors, this is a varied and hands-on role offering significant responsibility and exposure to multiple business operations.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
  
  
• Completion and submission of VAT returns
  
  
• Supporting the CFO with financial reporting and analysis
  
  
• Processing and maintaining accurate financial records
  
  
• Managing file uploads and data imports
  
  
• Producing mail merges and business correspondence
  
  
• Assisting with finance administration across multiple companies
  
  
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external advisors as required
  
  
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and procedures
  
  

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum AAT Level 4 qualification (preferred)
  
  
• At least 5 years' experience preparing management accounts (preferred)
  
  
• Strong understanding of VAT processes and returns
  
  
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  
  
• Experience with file uploads, data management and mail merges
  
  
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
  
  
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
  
  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  
  
• Experience working with a variety of accounting software packages would be a distinct advantage
  
  
• Knowledge of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) submissions would be beneficial
  
  

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a self-motivated, proactive individual who can think independently and take ownership of their responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment and capable of handling a broad range of accounting duties across multiple businesses.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per year
  
  
• Company pension scheme
  
  
• On-site parking
  
  
• Stable, permanent position within a growing organisation
  
  
• Diverse and interesting workload across multiple sectors
  
  

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
8:30am – 5:00pm
(1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Location

The office is conveniently located on the outskirts of Warwick, with easy access from the M40 and A46 . This is a full-time, office-based position .

If you are an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a varied role with responsibility and career stability, we would love to hear from you.