Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities within the Projective Group. Assistant Accountant We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities within the Projective Group. This hands-on role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, supporting month-end reporting, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is studying towards a professional accounting qualification and is keen to broaden their experience in a growing international business. Key Responsibilities Sales Ledger/Credit Control & Purchase Ledger Raise and submit client invoices accurately and on time. Manage credit control activities and follow up on overdue payments. Process supplier invoices and match them to purchase orders. Prepare payment runs for approval. Cash Management, Reconciliations & Financial Controls Post and reconcile bank transactions. Support cash flow forecasting and prepare payment plans. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain supplier and customer account reconciliations. Payroll & Expenses Coordinate monthly payroll information with HR and managers. Process employee expenses in line with company policies. Month-End Reporting Support the month-end close process, including variance analysis and reporting. Prepare revenue recognition schedules. Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Statutory & Compliance Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE and ONS returns. Support corporation tax compliance and annual audit requirements. About You Previous accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity or international business. AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) and may studying towards ACCA, CIMA or a similar qualification although this is not essential. Experience using accounting systems such as AccountsIQ, Sage or QuickBooks would be beneficial. Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP and SUMIFS. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiencies. What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who enjoys working in a structured finance environment, takes ownership of their work, and is keen to develop their technical and commercial finance skills while contributing to a collaborative and growing team. Department Business Support and Finance Locations Head Office Remote status Hybrid