Assistant Accountant

This business operates at the heart of regional connectivity, and it''s growing, not just in size, but in complexity, capability and ambition.Across two business units, finance plays a central role in supporting decision-making across the organisation and is evolving to strengthen reporting, improve processes and support future growth.This is a hands-on, developmental role offering hybrid working (four days in the office, one day from home) and the opportunity to build both technical and commercial finance experience.The RoleAs Assistant Accountant, you''ll work closely with the Finance Controller in a broad role designed to develop your capability and understanding of the wider business.You''ll take ownership of key finance processes across receivables and the general ledger, while gaining exposure to audit, budgeting and system change. It''s well-suited to someone looking for progression beyond routine processing.Key responsibilities include:Preparing quarterly VAT returns and reconciliationsOwning the sales ledger, including invoicing and credit controlSupporting accounts payable, particularly during busy periodsPosting journals and supporting balance sheet reconciliationsSupporting audit fieldwork and year-end processesContributing to process improvements as systems and ways of working evolveYou''ll work directly with the Finance Controller, gaining valuable exposure to how finance supports wider business decisions.About YouYou''ll have a solid foundation in finance and ..... full job details .....