Assistant Accountant - 12 month contract

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our client''s team based in Henley, on a 12 month FTC covering maternity leave to start in June.Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role focuses on month-end preparation, financial understanding and governance, alongside developing broader commercial awareness over time, including the considered use of automation and AI-enabled tools.Our client offers hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home) and the working hours are 9am - 5pm Mon to Fri. They also offer excellent benefits.Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Preparation and Financial ControlPrepare month-end journals, schedules and supporting analysis to a review-ready standardSupport the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentaryAssist with balance sheet reconciliations and follow-up actions arising from reviewMaintain visibility over deferred income and revenue recognition, ensuring appropriate treatment and a clear audit trailLead preparation for the annual budgeting process, including PandL cost lines and revenue calculationFinancial Insight and Business SupportUse financial and operational data to support understanding of business performance and emerging risksProvide analysis and insight to inform discussions across sales, delivery and operationsHelp translate financial information into clear, practical insight for non-finance stakeholdersFranchise Finance and GovernanceAct as the finance ..... full job details .....