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My client is a family-oriented business based in Daventry looking for a motivated and organised Assistant Accountant to join their friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and wants to be involved in all aspects of finance within a small business environment.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations while supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the Accounts Payable (AP) function, including processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs.Managing the Accounts Receivable (AR) function, including raising sales invoices, allocating receipts and chasing outstanding payments.Performing bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations.Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.Supporting month-end and year-end processes.Processing journals, accruals and prepayments where required.Assisting with cash flow reporting and financial analysis.Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve finance queries.Supporting continuous improvements to finance processes and procedures.Providing general administrative support to the finance function as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

AAT Qualified or QBE with extensive relevant experienceGood working knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.Experience carrying out reconciliations.An understanding of month-end processes and management accounts.Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, experience with SAP would be advantageous.A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.

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Assistant Accountant - Plymouth

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic and supportive finance team based in Plymouth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid general ledger experience and a strong understanding of accounting principles to contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of responsibilities, from invoice processing and reconciliations, Management Accounts preparation, payroll support and VAT returns.

Key Responsibilities:Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end and year-end processes.Process purchase and sales invoices, manage petty cash, and reconcile bank accounts.Assist with payroll and pension administration.Prepare and submit VAT returns.Prepare Management AccountsSupport internal and external audits.Provide ad hoc financial reporting and analysis.Carry out general finance-related administrative duties.Requirements:AAT qualified or equivalent (essential).Experience in a similar role.Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks); NetSuite experience is a bonus.Strong Excel and general Microsoft Office skills.Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Benefits:Competitive salary.Study support for professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA).Pension scheme, life assurance, and other benefits.Opportunities for career progression.Friendly and collaborative working environment.

If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to grow your career in finance, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to Matt Jones at [email protected] or apply here.

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Assistant Accountant

Location: Okehampton
Salary: Depending on Experience
Contract: 12 month fixed to (potential permanent) full time

A growing and well‑established organisation is looking to recruit a Junior Project / Assistant Management Accountant to support a busy finance team with a strong focus on project accounting, analysis and financial controls.

This role would suit an AAT qualified / part‑qualified ACCA or CIMA candidate looking to develop into a management accountant role, with exposure to projects, budgets and financial reporting.

The Role

Reporting into the Management Accountant / Finance Manager, you'll be involved in a broad remit including:

Supporting monthly management accounts preparationAssisting with project and cost centre reportingMonitoring budgets, forecasts and variancesAnalysing financial data to support business decisionsSupporting financial controls, reconciliations and audit queriesProducing reports for internal stakeholders and senior managementAssisting with process improvements and ad‑hoc finance projects

You'll gain exposure to how finance supports operational and commercial decision‑making across the business.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

AAT qualified or studying ACCA / CIMA or equivalent experience Experience in an assistant management accountant or similar roleAdvanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial dataA detail‑focused, analytical mindsetThe ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlinesGood communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders

Experience within project accounting, cost analysis or forecasting would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's On Offer

Competitive salary based on experienceA supportive finance team with clear progressionExposure to project accounting and commercial finance

For more information please get in touch with Debbie at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment at [email protected].

Your own transport is preferred and this role is anticipated to move quickly - so don't delay in applying!

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Assistant Management AccountantOverview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing business. This is a varied role offering exposure to month-end accounting, management reporting, commercial analysis, and process improvement.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial information is produced in a timely manner while supporting the business with meaningful insight into performance, margins, and costs.

This position would suit someone looking to develop their accounting career within a dynamic commercial environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-End & Transactional FinanceSupport accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including resolving queries and assisting during busy month-end periodsAssist with month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliationsMaintain accurate financial records within the accounting systemSupport general ledger maintenance and ensure data integrity across finance systemsManagement Accounts & ReportingAssist in the preparation of monthly management accountsCollate, reconcile, and analyse financial data for reporting purposesSupport variance analysis including budget vs actual and trend reportingProduce sales and margin reports across products, customers, and business areasMaintain and improve Excel-based reports, models, and templatesAnalysis & Commercial SupportAnalyse sales performance, gross margin, and overhead cost trendsSupport costing exercises and pricing / margin reviewsProvide ad hoc analysis to support the Finance Manager and wider business decisionsInvestigate anomalies or inconsistencies in financial data and identify root causesProcess ImprovementSupport continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting workflowsIdentify inefficiencies and suggest practical improvements or automation opportunitiesAssist with the optimisation of finance systems, ERP platforms, and reporting toolsSupport testing and implementation of system upgrades or reporting changesHelp improve data quality, consistency, and reporting timelinesSkills & ExperiencePrevious experience in a finance or accounting support roleStrong Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting toolsGood numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detailAbility to manage routine transactional tasks alongside analytical responsibilitiesExperience reconciling data from multiple sourcesPositive, proactive attitude with an interest in improving processesStrong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholdersReporting LineReports to: Finance ManagerWorks closely with: Finance team and operational departmentsWhat's on OfferExcellent opportunity to develop management accounting experienceBroad and varied role with commercial exposureSupportive and collaborative working environmentCareer progression opportunities within a growing business

To apply, please submit your CV / Application or contact Business Manager Nathan Baillie at Butler Rose for more information.
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Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Okehampton
Salary: Depending on Experience
Contract: 12 month fixed to (potential permanent) full time

A growing and well‑established organisation is looking to recruit a Junior Project / Assistant Management Accountant to support a busy finance team with a strong focus on project accounting, analysis and financial controls.

This role would suit an AAT qualified / part‑qualified ACCA or CIMA candidate looking to develop into a management accountant role, with exposure to projects, budgets and financial reporting.

The Role

Reporting into the Management Accountant / Finance Manager, you'll be involved in a broad remit including:

Supporting monthly management accounts preparationAssisting with project and cost centre reportingMonitoring budgets, forecasts and variancesAnalysing financial data to support business decisionsSupporting financial controls, reconciliations and audit queriesProducing reports for internal stakeholders and senior managementAssisting with process improvements and ad‑hoc finance projects

You'll gain exposure to how finance supports operational and commercial decision‑making across the business.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

AAT qualified or studying ACCA / CIMA or equivalent experience Experience in an assistant management accountant or similar roleAdvanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial dataA detail‑focused, analytical mindsetThe ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlinesGood communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders

Experience within project accounting, cost analysis or forecasting would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's On Offer

Competitive salary based on experienceA supportive finance team with clear progressionExposure to project accounting and commercial finance

For more information please get in touch with Debbie at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment at [email protected].

Your own transport is preferred and this role is anticipated to move quickly - so don't delay in applying!

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Butler Rose is delighted to be partnering with a market-leading, international organisation to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is seeking to develop their finance career within a highly regarded and fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity
Joining a high-performing team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate and insightful financial information alongside senior stakeholders. This is a varied position offering exposure to management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and process improvement, making it ideal for someone keen to progress and build strong technical and commercial expertise.

Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking business, you'll gain hands-on experience across financial reporting, systems and stakeholder engagement, with genuine opportunities to broaden your experience.

Hybrid working - 3 days WFH

Key Responsibilities
* Support the preparation of monthly management accounts including accruals and prepayments
* Assist with budgeting and reforecasting processes, including detailed variance analysis.
* Produce accurate and timely financial reports to support strategic decision-making.
* Complete balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and control.
* Support cost analysis initiatives to identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
* Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
* Provide ad-hoc analysis and support to the wider finance team.

The Candidate
* Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or AAT / QBE (or equivalent), with experience in a similar finance role.
* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation).
* Experience working with financial systems (SAP or similar ERP advantageous).
* Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
* Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
* Proactive, organised and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Solid experience within reconciliations, with exposure to balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reporting preferred
* Proven ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected organisation offering a supportive team culture, exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to develop both technically and commercially. You'll be part of a business that values continuous improvement, innovation and professional growth, making it the ideal next step for an ambitious finance professional.

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