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Robert Half are working in an exclusive partnership with a well-established business in Cirencester to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a full-time permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact while broadening your skills and expertise in finance. The Assistant Accountant role will be suitable for someone that is qualified by experience or someone that is studying towards their AAT that is looking to add value, and be a part of great company. The role will be fully office based and is offering salary between £30,000 - £35,000 plus study support and other excellent benefits. 

About the Role:

As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and handling supplier payments.
• Maintaining financial records and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
• Collaborating with other departments to support with monitoring spend, revenue recognition and reconciling costs.
• Processing employee expenses. 

Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a similar role (essential), good understanding of credits and debits.
• Qualified by experience or an AAT studier.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Adaptable. 
• Strong team player.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and a desire to grow within the role.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 - £35,000 annual salary. 
• Study support. 
• Annual discretionary bonus. 
• Pension scheme. 
• 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 
• Flexitime
• Life assurance. 
• On site parking.