Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

We're looking for a proactive and detail\-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the day\-to\-day finance operations across multiple entities within the Projective Group. This hands\-on role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, supporting month\-end reporting, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is studying towards a professional accounting qualification and is keen to broaden their experience in a growing international business.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger/Credit Control \& Purchase Ledger

• Raise and submit client invoices accurately and on time.


• Manage credit control activities and follow up on overdue payments.


• Process supplier invoices and match them to purchase orders.


• Prepare payment runs for approval.

• Post and reconcile bank transactions.


• Support cash flow forecasting and prepare payment plans.


• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.


• Maintain supplier and customer account reconciliations.

• Coordinate monthly payroll information with HR and managers.


• Process employee expenses in line with company policies.

• Support the month\-end close process, including variance analysis and reporting.


• Prepare revenue recognition schedules.


• Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE and ONS returns.


• Support corporation tax compliance and annual audit requirements.

• Previous accounting experience, ideally within a multi\-entity or international business.


• AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) and may studying towards ACCA, CIMA or a similar qualification although this is not essential.


• Experience using accounting systems such as AccountsIQ, Sage or QuickBooks would be beneficial.


• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP and SUMIFS.


• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.


• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiencies.

We're seeking someone who enjoys working in a structured finance environment, takes ownership of their work, and is keen to develop their technical and commercial finance skills while contributing to a collaborative and growing team.

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