Assistant Accountant

Reference: 26599_1792075871

Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting, month-end accounting activities and financial control processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to develop their technical skills, gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and progress their career within a supportive environment.

The Role

Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in supporting the production of financial information, maintaining financial controls and assisting with reporting requirements across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting activities
  • Preparing and posting journals, including accruals and prepayments
  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
  • Assisting with the maintenance of financial controls and compliance procedures
  • Supporting statutory reporting and regulatory returns
  • Investigating and resolving accounting and data quality issues
  • Assisting with banking, treasury and cash management activities
  • Supporting internal and external audit processes
  • Contributing to finance projects, process improvements and automation initiatives
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and providing high-quality financial support

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who are:

  • AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  • Experienced within a finance or accounting environment
  • Familiar with accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
  • Highly proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Analytical, detail-focused and naturally organised
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Strong communicators who enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement

What's on Offer?

  • Opportunity to join a respected and stable organisation
  • Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting activities
  • Support for ongoing professional development and qualification studies
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing finance function
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a motivated finance professional looking for a role that offers variety, development and long-term career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this Assistant Accountant role in Exeter, please contact Stefanie Farber at Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance Recruitment ASAP.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£28,000.00 - £34,000.00
Per annum
GBP28000 - GBP34000 per annum
Added 15/10/2026
Reference: 26599_1792075871

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