Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Fully Remote (UK)

Join a Growing, Forward-Thinking Organisation

We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our growing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a commercially focused business that embraces innovation, technology, and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Management Accountant and Financial Controller, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring the integrity of balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities.

We're looking for a proactive individual who enjoys problem-solving, investigating discrepancies, and delivering accurate financial information. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the adoption of AI-driven tools and technologies that are helping shape the future of finance.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain nominal ledger integrity across multiple entities

Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, and month-end adjustments

Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items

Support month-end and year-end close processes

Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts

Reconcile control accounts and ensure financial records remain accurate and complete

Support budgeting and forecasting activities

Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor queries

Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and accounting processes

Work closely with the Management Accountant to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting

Support wider finance projects and business initiatives

Assist with the implementation and use of AI-driven tools within the finance function

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have

At least 3 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position

AAT qualification or be actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA

Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience

Excellent understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles

Experience posting journals, accruals, prepayments, and month-end adjustments

Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes

Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, and data analysis

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

The ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies independently

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business

A self-motivated approach and the ability to thrive in a fully remote environment

Desirable Experience

Experience working across multiple entities

Legal sector experience

Exposure to AI-driven tools within finance

A genuine interest in leveraging technology and AI to improve finance processes and reporting

What We Offer

Fully remote working

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

A supportive and collaborative culture

Clear career progression opportunities

Exposure to an innovative and commercially driven legal services business

A professional, people-focused environment where initiative and ideas are valued

Interested?

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your technical accounting skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a business embracing innovation and growth, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jenny Harrison at Harkaye Core Talent.