Assistant Financial Accountant

Sheridan Maine Accounting & Finance are working with a stable, well-established Group based in Christchurch who are looking to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / AAT) or experienced finance professional looking for an Assistant Accountant / Financial Accountant role in industry. Candidates from both practice and industry backgrounds are welcome to apply.
The role offers strong exposure across statutory accounts preparation, management accounts, reconciliations, group accounting, and tax support, within a multi-entity environment.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation of Group statutory accounts and supporting working papers (IFRS where applicable)
• Prepare statutory accounts for subsidiary companies in line with UK GAAP
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and monthly review processes
• Assist with corporate tax and personal tax computations
• Reconcile intercompany transactions across Group entities
• Support group financial reporting and consolidation processes
• Provide support with management accounts and financial reporting
• Assist with finance processes linked to investment management activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures

 
Candidate Profile – Assistant Financial Accountant
Essential:

• Accounting or Finance qualification, (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / AAT) or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Experience with reconciliations and financial data analysis
• Strong Excel skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable:

• Part-qualified ACCA / ACA / CIMA / AAT Accountant
• Experience with statutory accounts preparation
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards
• Exposure to multi-entity or group accounting structures
• Understanding of corporation tax compliance

This is a great opportunity to join a secure and established Group offering excellent exposure to group financial reporting, statutory accounts, and technical accounting development. The role provides genuine progression for a Part-Qualified Accountant or Assistant Accountant looking to develop into a Financial Accountant role.
 
To apply or discuss this Assistant Financial Accountant job in Christchurch, contact Sheridan Maine Accounting & Finance today.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.