Robert Walters
Assistant AccountantUxbridge | Hybrid
£40,000 – £45,000 + Benefits
A growing international business is looking to add an Assistant Accountant to its collaborative EMEA finance team.
This opportunity offers far more than a traditional transactional accounting role, with a mix of financial reporting, compliance and business improvement projects. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll gain exposure to multiple European entities.
Assistant Accountant (part-qualified)
Uxbridge | Hybrid (2-3 days in the office)
£40,000 – £45,000 + Benefits + On-Site Parking
A growing international business is looking to add an Assistant Accountant to its collaborative EMEA finance team.
This opportunity offers far more than a traditional transactional accounting role, with a mix of financial reporting, compliance and business improvement projects. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll gain exposure to multiple European entities and have the chance to play a key role in both day-to-day finance operations and wider strategic opportunities.
With a lively, fast-paced culture and genuine progression opportunities, this role would suit a part-qualified accountant looking to accelerate their development within a supportive and highly collaborative environment.
Assistant Accountant Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting across several European entities.
- Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end compliance activities.
- Prepare balance sheet and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Support external audit processes and liaise with third-party advisers where required.
- Assist with tax, VAT and regulatory reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Contribute to finance transformation, system enhancement and process improvement projects.
- Produce financial analysis and reporting to support business performance and decision making.
- Help strengthen controls, documentation and finance best practices across the wider function.
Assistant Accountant Requirements
- Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA
- Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting activities
- Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
- Confident Excel user with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
- Positive, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in projects and process improvements
- Experience within a multi-entity or international environment would be beneficial, but not essential.
Assistant Accountant Benefits
- Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
- On-site parking
- Pension
- Exposure to international finance operations
- Significant project involvement alongside core reporting responsibilities
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
- Collaborative and supportive finance leadership team
- A dynamic, energetic culture where personality and initiative are valued
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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