Assistant Accountant

Reference: 266961575_1794324553

Assistant Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract)

We're working with a well-established organisation that is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its finance team on a fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. This role offers hybrid working with up to 3 days in the office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a varied role, combining financial accounting, month-end reporting and business support with hands-on transactional finance responsibilities. Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting while helping to maintain the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the monthly management accounts and financial close process.
  • Preparing and posting journals, including payroll journals.
  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
  • Supporting VAT returns and other regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Providing support across accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as required.
  • Processing invoices and resolving complex financial queries.
  • Assisting with financial analysis and ad hoc reporting for senior stakeholders.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

  • Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position.
  • Strong understanding of month-end processes, journals and reconciliations.
  • AAT qualified, studying towards a professional qualification, or qualified by experience.
  • Confident Excel skills and experience using finance systems.
  • Available immediately or on a short notice period of up to 2 weeks
  • Ability to reliably commute to the office in Exeter 3 days per week

How to Apply

This vacancy is available immediately, and applications will be reviewed as suitable candidates are identified. For more information, please contact Stefanie Farber at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment on [email protected], or apply with a current CV.

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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.

£32,000.00 - £34,000.00
Per annum
GBP32000.00 - GBP34000.00 per annum
Added 10/11/2026
Reference: 266961575_1794324553

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