Assistant Accountant

Looking for a role where you can make a real impact? We''re working with a forward-thinking organisation seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a 12-month maternity cover.This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a varied, high-visibility role where you''ll work closely with senior stakeholders, influence decision-making, and help shape financial strategy.The RoleYou''ll act as a trusted advisor to budget holders and leadership teams, providing expert financial insight, supporting planning and forecasting, and ensuring strong financial control across a range of service areas.Key responsibilities include:Partnering with managers to deliver clear, practical financial adviceSupporting budget setting, forecasting, and performance monitoringAnalysing financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunitiesImproving financial systems, processes, and reportingSupporting year-end processes and statutory reportingMonitoring funding streams and investigating variancesContributing to cash flow and treasury management oversightBuilding strong working relationships across the organisationAbout YouAAT qualified Strong experience in financial accounting, budgeting, and reportingAdvanced Excel and financial systems skillsAbility to influence and support non-finance stakeholdersStrong analytical thinking and attention to detailExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsA proactive, solution-focused ..... full job details .....