Assistant Accountant, Chelmsford

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail:oriented Part:Qualified Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team within a dynamic hospitality and events environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to further develop their career within a fast:paced, multifaceted business.

The successful candidate will support the day:to:day finance function, assist with month:end processes, and contribute towards continuous improvement across the department.

• Produce monthly management accounts packs
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Prepare monthly cashflow forecasts
• Perform and review bank reconciliations
• Assist with month:end processes including accruals and prepayments
• Analyse variances within management accounts and liaise with department heads to improve performance
• Support the budgeting process and preparation of budget packs
• Assist with the preparation of year:end working papers across group entities
• Prepare VAT returns
• Support monthly payroll processes
• Assist with year:end routines and audit preparation
• Contribute to finance:related projects and process improvements
• Provide cover and support across the wider finance team where required
• Produce KPI and financial performance reporting

• Minimum 3 years experience within an accounts or finance role
• AAT qualified or equivalent
• Ideally studying towards ACCA or CIMA
• Previous management accounts experience is essential
• Strong systems and IT skills
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience with Sage 50 Accounts is desirable
• Previous hospitality or EPOS system experience would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast:paced environment
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships across all levels of the business
• Self:motivated, reliable, and proactive approach to work
• Full driving licence and own transport preferred