418 Assistant Accountant jobs in the United Kingdom

Recruiter: Adecco
Location: Police HQ, Carmarthen
Contract Type: Temporary (until March 2026)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: 18.98 per hour
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days office-based; potentially full-time office during training)

To provide a professional, high-quality, and efficient financial service that supports sound financial management and control, enhances financial performance, and contributes to organisational objectives and innovation.

Role-Specific Tasks:

• Understand International Financial Reporting Standards and accounting regulations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end

Assistant Accountant

30,000 to 35,000 per annum , Full time, Monday to Friday, BS34 Filton Bristol, 33 days holiday, Private health care, Pension, Parking, Early Friday Finishes plus more

A brand new and exciting opportunity working within an established and leading engineering manufacturing company who are actively seeking a assistant accountant. With a respectful and team-oriented environment, this assistant accountants opportunity would see you working to support the finance manager on a day to day basis in all finance functions within the business.

This position as an assistant accountant will see you carrying out duties such as:

• Day to day management of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Processing invoices and credit notes
• Reconciliation of supplier statements and maintain accounts records
• Filing monthly VAT returns
• Investigating accounts payable queries
• Processing payments on line
• Raise and issuing sales invoicing
• Month end balance

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Basildon, Essex. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Assistant Accountant . This is contract and full time position position with a view f going permanent and working for very well established company. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

Our client is looking for an Assistant Accountant to work closely with our Management Accountant and Accounts Clerk on a mixture of both routine and ad-hoc tasks covering all aspects of the finance function.We require someone with a broad range of experience within the finance function, including exposure to sales ledger, purchase ledger,

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be exclusively partnering with our construction sector client who is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis.  This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is ready to take the next step from Accounts Assistant to gain exposure supporting in additional duties including accruals and repayments intercompany also, profit and loss. 

Our client offers fantastic benefits that increase with length of service and will also provide study support for those who would like to continue professional qualifications. 

What will the Assistant Accountant  role involve?

• Take ownership of purchase and sales ledger 
• Reconciliation of multiple accounts 
• Vat calculations 
• Financial reporting for the finance manager 
• Accruals and prepayments 
• Assist in payroll 
• Profit and loss 

Suitable Candidate for the  Assistant Accountant vacancy:

• Confident excel user 
• Either studying towards professional qualifications or qualified by experience 
• Has experience in end to end purchase and sales ledger duties 

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:

• Study support 
• Parking 
• Organic growth within the business 
• Additional company benefits with length of service 

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Assistant Accountant – Newcastle upon Tyne – Up to £32,000 + Excellent Benefits

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join a well-established logistics firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne . Offering a salary of up to £32,000 , this office-based role is ideal for a finance professional looking to take the next step in their career. You’ll join a growing business with a strong operational footprint across the UK, supporting the Company Accountant in a busy and varied finance function.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including prepayments, accruals, and reconciliations

• Provide accurate financial data and reports to support senior leadership decision-making

• Reconcile

Role: Accounting Assistant
Location: Chester
Hours: 35 hour working week (50/50 Hybrid)
Pay: 13.26

Position Overview:
Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate to join their International Statutory Reporting team as an assistant accountant. This role is ideal for recent graduates who may have some accounting experience / background and are eager to grow your careers in a dynamic and supportive environment. This is a temporary position for a duration of 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements and reports.
Assist with the completion of statutory audits
Support the team with statutory reporting and legal entity processes.
Help ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
Collaborate with various teams to gather and analyse financial data.
Participate in process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:
A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Preferred Qualifications:
Business fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.
Familiarity with statutory and legal entity reporting is an advantage.

Why Join The Team:
Opportunity to work with a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Apply now for immediate consideration!

Assistant Accountant – Leatherhead, £31,000–£1,000 + Study Support + Benefits

Are you a sharp, ambitious Assistant Accountant looking to level up your career? Our client – a highly respected firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors, is on the lookout for a tech-savvy Accountant to join their friendly team in Leatherhead.

Whether you're AAT, ACA or ACCA Part-Qualified, there's room to grow here – and study support is available to help you complete your studies.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone from a practice background. You’ll be working with a mix of UK and international clients on a variety of exciting tasks, including:

• Preparing management accounts (UK and multinational entities)
li>Producing annual accounts for limited companies, LLPs, partnerships & sole traders
• Handling multi-currency accounting for overseas clients
• Filing quarterly VAT returns
• Offering hands-on accounting support to clients

What We’re Looking For

You're either part-qualified or working toward a recognised accountancy qualification, with a solid grounding in:

< i>Managing a client portfolio
• Preparing management & statutory accounts
• Completing quarterly VAT returns
• Communicating clearly and professionally

What’s In It For You

< i>Salary: £31,000–£4 000 (depending on experience & qualifications)
• Private health insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid working
• Fantastic career growth prospects

Location

The role offers a degree of hybrid working and includes some office-based time in Leatherhead.  This is commutable from Redhill, Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Horsham and surrounding areas.

Next steps – please apply to this Assistant Accountant and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48 hours.

Fletcher George is an inclusive Surrey based financial recruiter welcoming all applications relevant to the role. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and to assist talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive. 

We are an accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an Employment Agency.

Referrals are welcome - you can receive up to £500 Amazon or John Lewis vouchers when we successfully place your referral, just make sure they mention you when they register. The full details of Fletcher George’s referral scheme is on our website.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper  to join a well-established family-run business providing haulage, plant hire, and waste services across Kent and the South East.

As an Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper , you will be providing day-to-day support to the Accounts Manager across a range of financial tasks in a fast-paced office environment. This full-time role offers salary range of £31,000 - £35,300.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing purchase and sales ledgers.
li>Carrying out credit control procedures.
• Processing payroll (preferably using IRIS software).
• Performing regular