Assistant Accountant

In Cork; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance firm in Norwich is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support their finance team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in various transactional accounting responsibilities while working closely with an approachable Finance Director. The successful candidate will have a solid background in transactional finance, excellent Excel skills, and a proactive attitude. Benefits include a salary of £26.5k, paid bonuses, flexible working hours, and support for further professional qualification.

Benefits

Paid bonuses twice per annum

Free daily parking

Support for further professional qualification

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or currently studying.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Must have a solid grounding in transactional finance.

Responsibilities

• Support the full month-end process including journal preparation.
• Assist with production of management accounts.
• Process invoices and manage the accounts payable inbox.
• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare cash-flow updates.
• Maintain accurate sales and trading ledger records.
• Assist with VAT returns and other financial compliance tasks.

Skills

AAT qualified or currently studying

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Strong Excel skills

Good understanding of debits and credits

Confidence working with data

Proactive and positive approach

Job description

Overview

NXTGEN is working with a growing business in Thorpe Hamlet looking for an Assistant Accountant (or Assistant Management Accountant) to join their expanding finance team. The role offers a blend of transactional accounting and month‑end responsibilities, providing a well‑rounded foundation to advance your career. You'll work closely with a highly approachable Finance Director and receive mentoring, guidance and one‑to‑one development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full month‑end process, including preparation of journals, accruals, prepayments and balance‑sheet reconciliations
• Assist with the production of management accounts and key month‑end, cash‑flow, and AP/AR reports
• Process purchase, supplier and customer invoices, support payment runs and manage the AP inbox
• Perform bank reconciliations, prepare cash‑flow updates and support AR reconciliations
• Maintain accurate sales and trading ledger records, post receipts and chase outstanding debt
• Update the fixed‑asset register and support stock accounting, including stock reconciliations and variance reviews
• Assist with VAT returns and other financial compliance tasks
• Collaborate with the Finance Director on ad‑hoc projects and gain wider business insight
• Provide general support across the finance team as the business scales

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or currently studying, or alternatively part‑qualified ACCA/CIMA, with a solid grounding in transactional finance and a genuine desire to progress. Strong Excel skills, a good understanding of debits and credits and confidence working with data are essential. A proactive, positive approach and eagerness to learn from an experienced Finance Director are key.

Benefits and Conditions

• Salary £26.5k dependent on experience
• Permanent, full‑time, 9–5pm Mon‑Fri (with flexibility)
• Paid bonuses twice per annum at 10–20% of salary based on targets
• Free daily parking and car parking
• Dog‑friendly, fully air‑conditioned modern office close to public transport
• 20 days standard holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Support for further professional qualification and training