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Anderson Knight are currently seeking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join one of our key clients in Glasgow. As a leading player in the industry, our client is committed to delivering high-quality products while maintaining their strong financial performance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the continued success of the business. As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance department with various accounting functions. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and contribute to the smooth operation of financial activities within the company. This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires excellent numerical skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical abilities. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Conduct financial analysis and provide insights on trends, budget variances, and cost optimisation opportunities. Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Assist in preparing and submitting VAT returns and other statutory reports. Preparation of Management Accounts Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation. Budgeting and Forecasting Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and support on various projects. Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function. Stay updated with relevant accounting regulations and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Qualifications and Skills: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Previous experience in an accounting role, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in using accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. * Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. If you are a driven and ambitious individual looking to further your career in accounting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, then please apply to this excellent opportunity by sending your CV using the link below

Assistant Accountant (FTC) Location: Glasgow (Mainly Remote – One Day per Month in the Office) Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum Contract: Interim Recruiter: Pertemps, on behalf of our client Pertemps are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Glasgow for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their Finance & Business Team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant or an experienced finance professional who is qualified by experience to play a key role in supporting the organisation during a period of increased demand. Offering a mainly remote working arrangement with just one day per month in the Glasgow office, this role provides flexibility alongside meaningful and varied responsibilities. The Role Reporting into the Finance Lead, you will provide additional capacity to the finance function by maintaining robust financial controls, producing accurate management information and supporting the organisation's financial governance. You will be responsible for ensuring day-to-day financial processes run efficiently while delivering insightful reporting to support effective decision-making across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate financial records through effective ledger management, invoice and expense processing, account reconciliations and quarter-end close activities. Ensure strong financial controls are in place, reviewing and improving processes to maintain compliance and audit readiness. Monitor cash flow and key balance sheet accounts, managing accounts payable and receivable while reconciling control accounts. Prepare timely and accurate management accounts, including budget versus actual variance analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders. Support the preparation of year-end accounts and external audit requirements, including statutory accounts and regulatory submissions. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, financial regulations and organisational policies. Identify financial risks, investigate discrepancies and recommend improvements to internal controls and financial processes. Produce clear financial reports and provide guidance to managers and non-financial stakeholders to support informed decision-making. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or Management Accountant role. Strong experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations and financial analysis. Excellent knowledge of financial controls and accounting best practice. Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders. A proactive approach with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Desirable Experience Experience using the following systems would be advantageous: Sage 50 AutoEntry Advanced Microsoft Excel Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Approvals, Lists and Visio Experience of digital finance systems, reporting tools and process improvement initiatives What's on Offer? Salary of £30,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience. Mainly remote working with only one day per month required in the Glasgow office. Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative Finance & Business Team. Varied and rewarding interim assignment where you can make an immediate impact. Flexible working arrangement with a strong focus on work-life balance. If you're an experienced finance professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Pertemps for immediate consideration

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing haulage business in Glasgow to recruit a Part-Qualified Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation operating in a fast-moving industry where finance plays a key role in supporting commercial performance. The business has built a strong reputation within the transport and logistics sector and is looking for an ambitious finance professional who is keen to continue developing their career in a supportive and collaborative environment. This role will suit someone who enjoys producing accurate financial information, has a strong eye for detail, and is looking for a position that offers genuine exposure and long-term career progression. Key Responsibilities: Assist with the preparation of monthly management and financial accounts. Support the month-end and year-end close process, including journals, accruals and prepayments. Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies. Assist with the production of statutory accounts and support the annual external audit process. Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC reporting requirements. Support cash flow reporting and treasury activities. Maintain the fixed asset register and process asset additions, disposals and depreciation. Produce financial reports and analysis to support business performance and operational decision-making. Assist with budgeting and forecasting alongside the wider finance team. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and strengthen internal controls. Build strong working relationships with operational departments to provide financial support and insight. The Ideal Candidate: Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA with a clear commitment to completing your professional qualification. Previous experience within a Financial Accountant, Assistant Financial Accountant or Assistant Accountant role. Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and month-end processes. Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting financial reporting. Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A proactive team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Previous experience within transport, logistics, manufacturing or another operational business would be beneficial but is not essential. In return, our client offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, study support to help you complete your professional qualification, and an excellent benefits package. You'll be joining a stable and growing business where your contribution will be recognised, and you'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience while developing your career within a supportive finance team. If you're a part-qualified accountant looking for your next challenge and want to join a business where you'll gain valuable exposure and genuine opportunities for progression, we'd love to hear from you

Anderson Knight is delighted to announce that they are seeking a talented and ambitious Assistant Accountant to join a well-established company in the FMCG industry in their finance division based in the outskirts of Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to a dynamic and fast past environment where you will face new challenges and gain important experience. Duties & Responsibilities: • Monthly Management Accounts • Annual Statutory Accounts • Fixed Asset Management/Maintenance • VAT Returns • Month end close processes • Budgeting and Forecasting • Balance Sheet reconciliations • Providing support to the finance team where required • Breakdown and analysis of financial data • Skills of the ideal candidate: • Actively studying toward completing ACCA/CIMA • Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role • Exposure to monthly management accounts • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills • Excellent eye for detail and analytical skills • Strong ability to work as part of a team In exchange our client offers excellent hands-on practical experience, a strong team focused working environment and an opportunity to progress. Our client will also provide full study support towards your ACCA or CIMA in order to transition to a fully qualified accountant. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home with onsite parking. To apply for excellent opportunity, please don’t hesitate to submit your CV

RM Recruit are working with a brilliant not-for-profit client currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic finance team on a full-time, temporary-to-permanent basis. This role involves remote working with an office presence of once per month at their Midlands based office. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Finance Business Partner in delivering accurate financial analysis and reporting, • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and budget monitoring reports, • Assist the Finance Business Partner with challenging and supporting budget holders as necessary., • Provide financial insight and support to operational teams to drive performance, • Contribute to forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning activities, • Help maintain robust financial controls and compliance with internal policies, • Liaise with internal and external auditors on relevant audit work., • Assist in preparation of reports to the Executive Team and the Group Board., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective delivery of financial support About You: • Part-qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or qualified by experience, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Self-motivated, well-organised, and able to work independently in a remote setting, • Previous experience in a finance or management accounting role is desirable If you’re looking to take the next step in your finance career and want to work in a role where your insights and ideas will be valued, we encourage you to apply. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.

Michael Page are actively working with a long standing client who are searching for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their team in Hull on a permanent basis. My client is looking for someone familiar with the management accounts processes and, someone who is ambitious to progress to become a qualified accountant. Client Details Michael Page are actively working with a long standing client who are searching for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their team in Hull on a permanent basis. My client is looking for someone familiar with the management accounts processes and, someone who is ambitious to progress to become a qualified accountant. This is the perfect opportunity for someone wanting a clear progression pathway into management accounts! My client is well known for their commitment to providing a flexible working space to their employees. They also take pride in providing top quality training and clear pathways of progression. Description • Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial statements., • Collaborate with other departments, • Support year-end activities including liaising with external auditors, • Support in posting of journals, accruals analysis, and variance analysis, • Reconcile balance sheets and investigate any discrepancies., • Support year-end activities including liaising with external auditors, • Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives including the development and implementation of internal control procedures Profile A successful Assistant Management Accountant should have: • Part Qualified in AAT, ACCA, CIMA, is preferred but not essential, • Have gained working exposure to management accounts duties, • Strong communication skills, • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail., • Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations., • A proactive attitude with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Job Offer • Salary up to £30,000!, • Hybrid working model, with 2 to 3 days in the office each week in Hull., • Study support in ACCA, CIMA, • Opportunities for professional development and career growth., • A supportive and collaborative company culture., • Comprehensive holiday allowance and additional employee benefits. If this Hybrid working opportunity is one that you're interested in, please apply below!

Financial Controller | B2B SaaS Start-up | Fully Remote (UK) Harmonic are delighted to be working with a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses in their search for a Financial Controller. Operating in the B2B SaaS space, their cutting-edge platform supports a range of businesses including fast growing startups to global brands, helping them to streamline and enhance key operations and deliver measurable impact across teams and workflows. They have attracted major Venture Capital investors with a track record of backing some of the most disruptive and successful tech success stories of the last decade. The business is led by a highly ambitious and bright senior leadership team that promotes empowerment, ownership and accountability. Subsequently, you'll be trusted to work autonomously as a remote employee. They are building a team of smart, passionate, and ambitious people that are excited by the opportunity for growth both personally and professionally as they aim to build the next SaaS success story. The Role: In this role, you'll collaborate closely with a part-time CFO to shape the financial backbone of the business. From tightening internal controls to delivering meaningful insights through data-driven reporting, you'll help ensure the company stays compliant, scales responsibly, and builds lasting value. Responsibilities: • Take full ownership of our financial records and ensure their accuracy, • Oversee a lean finance operations team across billing, payments, credit control, inventory, and cash flow, • Coordinate with external partners (accountants, auditors, tax advisors) to meet statutory requirements in the UK and US, • Contribute to strategic projects and financial planning activities, • Lead month-end close and prepare internal and external reports with the part-time CFO, • Deliver regular financial analysis for sales updates and business reviews, • Manage payroll in collaboration with the part-time CFO, • Oversee our financial systems (e.g. Xero, Spendesk), • Stay on top of regulatory obligations and ensure ongoing compliance, • Guide and support the Accounts Assistant Requirements: • Practice trained qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with 2+ year post-practice experience, • Experience in a SaaS/Tech business preferred, • Proven experience in a senior finance role, • Clear communicator and able to build relationships across all levels Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 Main benefits include (not limited to): • Fully remote + flexible working hours, • Discretionary bonus, • Enhanced pension scheme, • L&D budget, • Remote-working allowance, • Healthcare and well-being initiatives Location: Fully remote (UK) At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

CMA is currently working with an international business in Southampton who are considered a market leader within their industry sector and are a continued growth trajectory. The role of the Assistant Accountant is to support the UK Finance Manager in all aspects of financial accounting and financial analysis across multiple sites, providing financial input to commercial decisions of the business. This is a really varied role which will incorporate both day to day transactional and month end responsibilities. Please note you MUST have recent experience with Microsoft Dynamics and demonstrate a strong level of proficiency in the using this software within finance. This is a remote role that will be home based with monthly team meetings held in Southampton or London. What will the Assistant Accountant role involve? • Assist in preparing monthly accounts to include month end journal postings and corrective journals., • Oversee purchase ledger ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately., • Perform monthly account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies., • Completing accounting entries for company credit cards, expenses and petty cash., • General administration support across the Finance team and any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Group Financial Controller. Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy: • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic is essential., • Part qualified ACCA or CIMA or AAT qualified and looking to commence with further qualifications., • Experience working in cross functional teams., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication skills, a real team player with a strong team ethos. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

• Role: Assistant Accountant, • Type: Fully remote (though preference/priority would be for the candidate to be based in ROI or NI), • Full time/Permanent, • Salary: €40,000-50,000 Atkinson Moss Finance have ben engaged by a dynamic, high-growth international organisation with ambitious expansion plans across the UK and Europe, who now seek a new Accounts Assistant. Our client, a well-established global business with strong financial backing, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join and support their growing Republic of Ireland finance team. This exciting opportunity offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking, results-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: Working closely with the Financial Controller, your role will involve a wide range of duties including: • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards, • Business partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, • Managing intercompany transactions across multiple entities, • Handling vendor relationships and overseeing the accounts payable process, • Identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency, • Prompt resolution of reconciling items, • Liaising with external payment providers to investigate and resolve discrepancies, • Producing weekly BACs payments and cheque refunds, • Assisting with ad hoc financial reporting and projects, • Managing purchase ledger invoices and payments, • Issuing sales invoices and processing customer receipts, • Conducting bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records, • Organising and managing accounts documentation, • Reconciling ledger accounts as needed, • Handling queries from internal and external stakeholders, • Managing miscellaneous purchasing tasks Experience with international operations and multi-entity environments is highly desirable. What We’re Looking For: This role is perfect for a proactive individual with strong transactional accounting experience who enjoys working with a high level of independence. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a collaborative mindset to the team. In the first instance, click apply.

If you’d like to make the online world a safer place, come and join us. About iProov iProov is the world leader in face biometric verification. We are on a mission to make the Internet a safer place for businesses and consumers and work with fantastic customers across a number of industry sectors - organisations using our technology include the US Department of Homeland Security, the UK Home Office, the NHS, Eurostar, the Australian government, the Singapore government, UBS and many more. Diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose. The Role Reports to: Head of Finance Location: WeWork HQ, Waterloo - Hybrid (minimum once in the office per week) Compensation: £50k to £60k (base) + Growth Shares + Company Performance Bonus + UK Benefits iProov has continued to scale rapidly this year and is currently looking for a highly motivated and tech savvy Finance Manager to join a high performing Finance team in London. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the day to day finance operations and will also get the opportunity to help finalise our implementation of Netsuite, along with helping improve and scale our operational capabilities whilst our business grows. How you’ll make an impact: • Responsible for Month end including all monthly and quarterly reconciliations, • Submission and Management of all Tax and Compliance filings including VAT, • Year-End Audit Preparation, liaising with auditors and assisting with Statutory Account Preparation, • Production of Management accounts and various reports and analysis as required, • Manage Cashflow analysis and assist with cashflow forecasting, • Improve NetSuite functionality and financial system controls, • Managing an Assistant Management Accountant We tend to look for people with: • ACCA or ACA qualified candidates with 3+ years of hands on experience, • Experience of NetSuite is essential, • Demonstrable experience working in a similar position, • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, • Advanced IT skills (MS Excel, financial software, databases and spreadsheets), • Have an eye for continuous improvement, • Proactive self-starter with a can-do attitude Benefits • 25 days Annual Leave plus 8 Bank Holidays - You can carry over up to 5 days each year, additionally you will receive an extra day’s holiday for each year’s service up to a maximum of 5., • Salary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car Scheme, • Work Overseas Perk - Work globally for up to 2 weeks, • Life Assurance, • SmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family, • Award winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgets, • Nursery Salary Sacrifice, • Pension - 5% employee, 3% employer, • Flexible hybrid working environment, • Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the office, • Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessions, • Vitality Health - a range of options available on this below The Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example: • Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology, • 50% off monthly gym memberships, • Apple watches significantly discounted based member vitality status, • Half price trainers with Runners Need, • Weekly rewards – Free coffee with Café Nero, • Monthly rewards – Free Cinema ticket, • Discounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality status, • Amazon prime free months based on activity, • Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods, • 75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas, • Allen Carr’s £299 no smoking programme for free, • Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace, • Discounts on Weight Watchers, • 50%-80% off Comprehensive Private Health screenings Due to the nature of our work, we may require our staff to pass a UK Security Clearance check. As such, any offer would also depend on your ability to adhere to the UK Security check criteria.

SENIOR GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT REMOTE (WITH TRAVEL TO LONDON ONCE PER MONTH) £55,000 TO £65,000 + BONUS (UP TO 8%) THE COMPANY: We are partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, investor-backed SME that has more than tripled recurring revenue in the last 12 months from £7m to £22m, and is on track to reach £50m ARR within the next year. The business operates a remote-first culture but requires circa one day per month in London, so candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, qualified accountant to join a dynamic SME and build out the finance function over time. THE GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT ROLE: As Group Financial Accountant, you'll be reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the CFO, you will take ownership of financial reporting, statutory compliance and controls across a group structure. You will also lead the build-out of the transactional finance function within the next 3 to 6 months. • Own the month-end close process, delivering timely management accounts and commentary, • Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules, • Maintain a monthly accounting calendar, ensuring deadlines for reconciliations, journals and reporting are met, • Produce annual statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102), • Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors, • Prepare and submit VAT returns, with a strong understanding of different VAT treatments, • Support compliance with CTax and other statutory filings, • Maintain short- and long-term cashflow forecasts and assist with working capital management, • Work with operations teams to ensure accurate stock and inventory accounting, • Review work of outsourced bookkeeping and payroll providers, • Act as the key finance contact for VAT, payroll and pension compliance queries, • Drive process improvements and system optimisation, • Optimise and maintain the Xero accounting system as the business grows, • Hire and mentor an Assistant to bring transactional finance in-house THE PERSON: • Must be fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, • 3 to 5 years post-qualification experience in a fast-scaling SME Commercial business environment, within a Group Financial Accountant or Management Accountant role or similar., • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar commercial sectors preferred, • Hands-on experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations and statutory accounts, • Group accounting experience is essential, • Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and VAT treatments, • Exposure to IFRS is an advantage but not essential, • Experience in a scaling SME is highly desirable, • Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision, • Proactive and self-motivated with strong ownership mindset, • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar commercial sectors preferred, • Confident user of Xero with an interest in process and system improvements TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Group Financial Accountant role for immediate consideration Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Chief Accountant Salary: up to £74,652 Location: Kettering Permanent About the Chief Accountant opportunity: Sellick Partnership is proud to have partnered with North Northamptonshire Council with their permanent recruitment for an exciting Chief Accountant opportunity. North Northamptonshire Council was established in 2021. Having gone through the LGR process they now successfully form one of the largest unitary councils in the country. North Northamptonshire Council have an established network of senior leaders from CEO to Assistant Director level that are working together to build a supportive "one-Council" culture which is central to their approach and helps to build solid foundations needed to drive future service improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral part in this as the Chief Accountant. Key responsibilities of the Chief Accountant will include: • Lead in supporting the Assistant Director of Finance & Accountancy in relation to the Accountancy function, • Close down of the Council's accounts, • Production of the Statement of Accounts, • Overall financial governance ensuring controls are in place and are being effectively maintained., • Take a leading role across the organisation in supporting Executive Directors, Assistant Directors and Service Managers in the overall stewardship of the Council's finances. Ideal characteristics of the Chief Accountant should include: You will have the drive, initiative, confidence and creativity needed to shape services, focus on emerging priorities and deliver excellent services for residents and local communities. This is a truly unique opportunity to be part of the Council's One Council journey of transformation across North Northamptonshire. Benefits available to the Chief Accountant will include: • Highly competitive salary, • Flexible working hours, • Competitive local government pension scheme, • Remote working with occasion on-site presence in Kettering How to apply for the Chief Accountant position: If you would like more information on the Chief Accountant opportunity or an informal discussion about working at North Northamptonshire Council, please contact Daniella Pye in our Sellick Partnership Derby office. Closing date: Wednesday 21th May 2025. Interview date: W/c Monday 26th May 2025 Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Key Responsiblities Applications close: Tuesday, 10th February 2026 at 5:00 pm The Finance Assistant will assist with the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in a small finance team, as well as being the Finance main point of contact between Japan House London and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that all finance documents are translated and submitted to MoFA according to the agreed contract.The role will extend to all areas of accounts payable from authorisation through to payment, and the Finance Assistant will have an integral role to play in the month-end reporting. The Finance Assistant will also be required to support the Financial Accountant and the Finance Director with the preparation of financial reports for upper management. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal • Finance Team, • Director General of Japan House London, • Executive Management Committee members, • Budget holders across Japan House London External • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo (MoFA), • Commercial Operators (Retail and Restaurant), • External Auditors KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting • Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately in a timely manner and with great attention to detail, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and documentation., • Proactively manage the invoice workflow, including chasing approvals, resolving discrepancies, and preventing backlogs., • Prepare and execute payment runs (BACS and international payments where applicable in line with internal controls), • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate unmatched or disputed items., • Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders (project managers, operations and restaurant) to resolve invoice and payment queries., • Work as part of a team to assist with the raising of sales invoices., • Assist with the month-end close, including processing of accounting journals and reconciliations (inc. bank) as required, • Assistance with ad hoc finance projects as they arise, • Deal with ad hoc queries as necessary MoFA Liaison • Act as main point of contact between Japan House and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on finance-related issues, coordinating and processing finance and accounting-related matters., • Assist in the submission of financial reports and documents required from MoFA in Japanese, including creating approval letters, invoices and reports., • Ad hoc translations and document preparation/submission along with the Finance Director., • Arranging informal meetings with MoFA staff and keeping notes of matters discussed., • Translation work for various emails and documents., • Such other duties and activities as may be required from time to time Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential • At least two years of experience in a finance or accounts-based role, • Fluent in both written and spoken English and Japanese, with a high proficiency in business language standards, • Excellent Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP, • Competency in MS applications including Word and PowerPoint Desirable • Finance qualification or degree from an accredited college, or working towards this, • Knowledge of Xero or any other ERP systems would be an advantageCAPABILITIES, • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Excellent time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines, • Proactive, self-starter attitude; helping to improve processes and reduce the likelihood of errors, • Alignment with Japan House London Values of Omotenashi, Integrity, Cultivation, Open-ness and Shared Passion Work Environment • Our aim is for a flexible approach to work locations, balancing regular on-site presence and working remotely. For this role we anticipate an average of 2-3 days per week on site., • Some duties will be carried out in Japan House London public spaces, • Office is based at Japan House London, Kensington High Street., • Normal working hours are seven hours per day, five days per week, with core hours from 10am to 3pm. Benefits • Generous holiday allowance – up to 36 days per year inclusive of public and bank holidays, • Group life insurance scheme, • Health & Wellbeing app including remote GP service and access to counselling, physiotherapy and life coaching services, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee discount for the Japan House Shop and Stand, • Discount platform for high street shops, • Access to perks and discounts local to Kensington High Street, London, • Personal learning budget after 6 months’ service About us At Japan House London we offer the opportunity to experience the best and latest from Japan. Located on London’s Kensington High Street, the experience we cultivate is an authentic encounter with Japan, engaging and surprising even the most knowledgeable guests. Presenting the very best of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation, and technology, we work to deepen the visitor’s appreciation of all that Japan has to offer. At the same time, we cultivate our own understanding of Japan and Japanese cultures.

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Oversee financial reporting, analyze business performance, support commercial decision-making, and assist with budgeting and forecasting.

This is an opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants far more than a month end reporting r.

At Teign Housing, were driven by a simple but powerful mission: to provide good-quality homes for our residents and rewarding, flexible careers for our people.As a thriving social landlord with over 200 dedicated professionals across Teign Housing and Templer HomeBuild, we proudly own and manage mor

Financial Accountant role focused on year-end reporting and financial controls, requiring audit or financial reporting experience, and relevant professional qualifications.

Financial Accountant sought for year-end reporting and financial controls in Cheltenham.

We are currently recruiting for a fabulous privately owned and growing business based in Blackpool who are looking for a solid Management Accountant to join them in this pivotal role and develop their internal accounts function.

Seeking a Management Accountant for a global supplier in Ledbury.