via reed · 6 July 2026 ·5 days ago

Assistant Accountant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Bath Full-time GBP 30,000 – 35,000
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Your new company
A growing and ambitious SME based in Bath is seeking a proactive Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant or experienced accounts professional looking to broaden their responsibilities and develop their career within a fast-paced and supportive business environment.

Your new role

  • Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts

  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances

  • Support month-end and year-end processes

  • Maintain the fixed asset register and accruals/prepayments schedules

  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities

  • Reconcile bank accounts

  • Maintain both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

  • Prepare VAT returns and other statutory submissions

  • Produce financial analysis and reports for management

  • Assist with process improvements and finance projects


What you'll need to succeed ?
  • AAT qualified, qualified by experience or studying ACCA/CIMA/ACA

  • Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position

  • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems

  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

  • Capable of managing workloads and meeting deadlines

  • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

  • Experience within an SME environment would be advantageous

What you'll get in return
  • Flexible working options available.

  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

  • 1 day per week office-based

  • Working hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Health scheme

  • Pension scheme


What you need to do now
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