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Assistant Accountant
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join the finance team of a large and highly successful business at their Head Office in Plymouth. This role will see you take responsibility for several cost centres - ensuring all expenditure is accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, great attention to detail, and a passion for financial accuracy to join a well-established organisation with a supportive and collaborative working culture.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of a selection of cost centres and balance sheet codes

Post and evidence monthly accruals, prepayments and other journals as required

Analyse costs versus budgets and communicate key variances to the Finance Manager team

Process company expenses and credit card expenditure

Code expenditure invoices via the data capture system, ensuring payment deadlines are met

Conduct aged creditor reviews and supplier statement reconciliations

Support budgeting and reforecasting activities

Play a key role in meeting month-end and year-end deadlines

Undertake ad-hoc finance tasks as required

Skills & Requirements

Financial qualification (AAT or equivalent) preferred

Previous experience within a similar finance or accounts role

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail

Confident IT user with intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Benefits

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

If you're a motivated finance professional looking for your next step within a thriving business, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply or contact Matt Jones on [email protected] for more info.

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Position: Part-Qualified Management Accountant

Location: Exeter Central. Full-Time, Permanent

Hybrid Working Available

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000

Are you a driven finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're seeking a Part-Qualified/finalist Management Accountant to join a growing finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and decision-making support across the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a PQ Management Accountant, you'll work closely with senior finance staff and departmental managers to help deliver robust financial planning and performance analysis. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment with study support and upwards progression provided.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and variance analysisSupport budgeting and forecasting processes.Produce financial reports for internal stakeholdersPerform balance sheet reconciliations and support year-end audit preparationIdentify process improvements and support implementation of new systems and controlsBusiness partnering with non-financial teams to explain financial data

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with at least 2-3 years' relevant experienceStrong Excel skills; experience with financial systems (sage preferred)Commercially aware, with strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlinesA proactive and collaborative mindset

For more information or to apply for the position please get in touch with a relevant CV to Debbie at Butler Rose on [email protected].

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Assistant Accountant
Bury St Edmunds
£24,000 - £29,000

A forward-thinking and expanding firm is seeking a proactive Senior or Assistant Accountant to join it's Bury St Edmunds office. The successful candidate will be part-qualified or fully qualified, bringing at least three years' experience in either practice or industry. This is a hands-on role, combining technical accounting work with client interaction, providing an excellent opportunity to gain insight into a variety of owner-managed and family-run businesses across multiple sectors.

Role Responsibilities

Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.Assist clients with business advisory and support, providing practical solutions.Draft personal and corporate tax returns, including supporting documents, planning and strategic guidance.Compile management accounts and handle VAT submissions.Respond to client queries and maintain excellent client relationships.Understand client accounting systems and processes to offer meaningful advice.Supervise, mentor and review the work of junior staff.Support directors and client managers with key projects and client deliverables.

Personal Requirements

Motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn.Strong team player with excellent communication skills.Able to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.Confident in working directly with clients and contributing to a professional, proactive environment.Experience in managing or mentoring junior staff is desirable.

Benefits

Flexible working hours.Hybrid working.Employee Assistance Programme.Exposure to a diverse and successful client base.Modern office environment and contemporary working practices.Social events and team activities.Medical cash plan.Enhanced pension scheme and group life assurance.

If you are looking to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment while working closely with varied clients, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join!

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Butler Rose is proud to be working with a prestigious organisation in the manufacturing sector to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional eager to expand their expertise in financial accounting, tax, and compliance.

The Role

As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will join a dedicated Financial Accounting & Tax team, focusing on control and compliance. Key responsibilities include:

Ensuring compliance with the month-end timetable and ledger closures across accounts payable, receivable, fixed assets, and general ledger.Preparing and submitting VAT returns.Reconciling and forecasting intercompany balances.Managing and maintaining fixed asset registers, including creation, disposal, depreciation, and annual verification.Preparing GRNI and balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.Assisting with financial accounting, tax tasks, and supporting wider improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will ideally bring:

Progress towards or completion of an AAT qualificationExperience working in a finance team.Proficiency in Excel, with ERP system knowledge being a plus.A proactive attitude and an ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Key Competencies

You'll excel if you demonstrate:

Collaboration: A team player with a commitment to shared objectives and best practices.Customer Focus: A passion for delivering high-quality outcomes.Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing business needs.Initiative: Taking ownership and responsibility for your work.

Why Apply?

This role offers a supportive environment to grow and develop your skills in financial accounting and tax. Based in Callington, Cornwall, you will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including Site Finance Business Partners, Auditors, Tax Advisors, and HMRC.

If this role is of interest, please apply with a copy of your CV. If you require more info, please contact Matt Jones on [email protected]

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Finance Assistant
Up to £35,000
Office-based in Yeovil

We're working with a fast-growing business in Yeovil who are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team on an 8-month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time, office-based role with a salary of up to £33,000.

About the role

As Finance Assistant, you'll play a key part in supporting the finance function during a busy period of growth. Using Sage 50, you'll be responsible for keeping financial records accurate, supporting with contract reporting and helping the Head of Finance with day-to-day tasks.

The role covers a broad mix of responsibilities including credit control, stock management, reporting and general accounts support.

What you'll be doing

Month-end reporting (predominantly Balance sheet and P&L)

Preparing regular reports on contracts, costs and profitability

Supporting credit control and chasing overdue payments

Helping manage stock and ensuring accurate reporting

Assisting with general accounts and year-end tasks

To be considered, you will have

Strong experience using Sage

Experience in a similar level role

Good attention to detail with strong reporting skills

Confident communicator who can work with different teams across the business

Organised and able to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines

What's on offer

Salary up to £35,000

Early Friday finish

8-month full-time contract

If you're interested in this Finance Assistant role, then do get in touch with Stefanie on 07909 264 944 at Butler Rose on [email protected] or apply with a relevant CV.

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Assistant Accountant | Plymouth | £28,000 - £30,000 + Study Support

Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting a large and established business with the recruitment of a motivated and ambitious Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified AAT (or equivalent) finance professional to join a growing team that can offer genuine career development.

The role will include:

Supporting the month-end closePreparing and posting journals (prepayments, accruals, intercompany recharges, etc.).Producing and reconciling balance sheet accounts.Supporting VAT return preparation and ledger control.Maintaining fixed asset registers and assisting with compliance processes.Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and project work.

About you:

Ideally AAT qualified or studying towards it - study support is available.Previous experience working in a finance function, with good knowledge of core accounting processes.Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (desirable but not essential).A proactive approach, willing to take ownership and adapt to change.A team player with strong communication skills, able to liaise confidently with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to build a career in finance within a supportive and structured environment. Whether you're looking to develop more into the commercial/management side or prefer the technical/compliance route, this team offers scope for progression and tailored learning.

To apply or find out more, please contact Matt Jones at Butler Rose today on [email protected]

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Position: Part-Qualified Management Accountant

Location: Exeter Central. Full-Time, Permanent

Hybrid Working Available

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000

Are you a driven finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're seeking a Part-Qualified/finalist Management Accountant to join a growing finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and decision-making support across the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a PQ Management Accountant, you'll work closely with senior finance staff and departmental managers to help deliver robust financial planning and performance analysis. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment with study support and upwards progression provided.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and variance analysisSupport budgeting and forecasting processes.Produce financial reports for internal stakeholdersPerform balance sheet reconciliations and support year-end audit preparationIdentify process improvements and support implementation of new systems and controlsBusiness partnering with non-financial teams to explain financial data

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with at least 2-3 years' relevant experienceStrong Excel skills; experience with financial systems (sage preferred)Commercially aware, with strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlinesA proactive and collaborative mindset

For more information or to apply for the position please get in touch with a relevant CV to Debbie at Butler Rose on [email protected].

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Assistant Accountant

Location: HonitonContract Type: Fixed-term - 12 monthsHours: Full-time or 0.8Salary: up to £35,000 depending on experienceASAP start

Are you an AAT-qualified/PQ ACCA CIMA accountant looking for your next opportunity to make an impact? We're seeking a proactive and detail-driven Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team on a fixed-term contract.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Assistant Accountant, you'll support the finance function in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal processes. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting with month-end processes and reconciliationsPreparing journals, accruals, and prepaymentsSupporting accounts payable and receivable functionsReconciling bank and supplier accountsAssisting with VAT returns and other statutory requirementsSupporting budget monitoring and variance analysisLiaising with internal departments and external stakeholders

ABOUT YOU:

AAT qualified or equivalentPrevious experience in a similar accounting or finance roleProficient in accounting softwareStrong Excel skills and attention to detailAble to work independently and as part of a team

WHY APPLY

Gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive teamExpand your skills with varied and meaningful responsibilitiesFlexible working options are availableA chance to make a difference while advancing your career

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

Apply today with your CV detailing your experience and availability to Debbie at Butler Rose on [email protected].

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