Graduate Assistant Accountant - 12 month contract

We have an exciting opportunity for a bright and highly motivated Graduate 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.Ideally, we would like you to have some accounts experience whether that be part time throughout uni or a placement year with a real keeness to learn and develop.Our client offers hybrid working (2-3 days in the office, 2-3 from home) and the working hours are 9am - 5pm Mon to Fri. They also offer excellent benefits.Salary is £28k - £30k plus £900 per quarter tax free payment.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 ..... full job details .....