Assistant Accountant – 9 Month Fixed Term Contract (£35,000)
Location: Leicester or Northampton (hybrid working available)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a well-established professional services firm on a 9-month fixed term contract. This role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities and would particularly suit a candidate who is immediately available or on a short notice period.
The Role
As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role within the finance team, supporting ongoing projects and day-to-day financial operations. You will work closely with senior finance stakeholders and contribute to key business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support finance team projects, particularly the Accounts Payable Project and the development of new dashboards.
- Produce VAT returns and assist with month-end reporting (including fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals).
- Take a continuous improvement approach to enhance finance processes and reporting.
- Work with the Head of Finance to set chargeable targets for fee earners.
- Provide data and insights to support decision-making across the business.
- Conduct work in progress (WIP) reviews with fee earners.
- Assist with payroll, bonus calculations, and P11D reviews.
- Prepare management and statutory accounts, tax analysis, and year-end reports.
- Support the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance on key deliverables, including the annual budget and audit preparation.
- Manage and support junior finance team members, including the purchase ledger assistant and accounts assistant.
About You
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in accounting and financial reporting, ideally gained within the legal or wider professional services sector. You’ll be a confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and fee earners, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in a similar accounting role.
- Confident with VAT, payroll, and month-end processes.
- Experience within legal or professional services would be highly advantageous.
- Strong Excel and systems skills
- Available to start immediately or at short notice.
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £35,000 per annum
- 9-month FTC
- Hybrid working (Can be based in Leicester or Northampton)
- Great opportunity to work in a respected, collaborative finance team.
If you’re an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for your next challenge in a professional, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.