Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant 9-Month FTC Location: Sunbury-on-Thames Salary: £60,000 £65,000 Hours: Mon Thu 08 30, Fri 08 30We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting compliance requirements, and assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities.The ideal candidate for this Assistant Accountant role will have experience working in a fast-paced finance environment and be actively studying towards ACCA or CIMA. Strong technical skills, analytical ability, and a proactive, hands-on approach are essential.Key Responsibilities:Support the Financial Controller across all accounting activitiesManage quarterly SOX reportingPrepare monthly accruals, journals, and account reconciliationsMaintain the Fixed Asset Register and assist with forecastsManage monthly commission processes and reportingSupport PandL analysis, revenue recognition testing and inter-company reconciliationsAssist with statutory accounts, audits, 7th Day reporting and stock takeProvide support to AR, including cash posting and annual credit checksContribute to budgeting, forecasting, and finance projects as requiredWhat We re Looking For:Experience in a busy finance teamPart-qualified ACCA/CIMA or actively studyingStrong technical accounting skills and attention to detailProactive, organised and able to ..... full job details .....