Assistant Accountant

Sonova Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Audiology company in the UK is seeking a detail-driven Assistant Accountant to join its Finance team. The role involves supporting monthly management accounts, period-end processes, and financial reporting. Candidates should be part-qualified or QBE with strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to improving business finance practices. A hybrid working model is offered with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary + annual performance-related bonus

Hybrid working model

Boots Discount Card

Free hearing aids for employees

Free Flu Vaccine

Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefit Box

Life Assurance Cover

Long Service Awards

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience supporting period-end reporting & reconciliations.
• Strong Excel capability is a must.
• Organized and deadline-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly management accounts and period-end processes.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting packs.
• Process supplier invoices and payment requests.

Skills

Excel capability

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE with relevant experience

Tools

Concur

Financial systems

Job description

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

**Join Our Team as an Assistant Accountant**

About Us At Boots Hearingcare, everything we do is about improving lives through better hearing. As part of the Sonova Group, we draw on global innovation and clinical expertise, while remaining grounded in the communities we serve through our partnership with Boots across the UK.

We’re entering an exciting phase of growth, new store formats, a more digital customer journey, and a stronger focus on insight-driven decision making. To support this, we are strengthening our Finance team and building more capability in data, controls and commercial understanding.

We’re now looking for a proactive and detail-driven Assistant Accountant to support core Finance operations and play a key role in period-end reporting, reconciliations and workflow improvement.

About the Role:

This role sits at the heart of our Finance team. It is hands-on, detail-focused and critical for maintaining accuracy, control and efficiency in our financial processes.

You’ll work closely with our Finance Manager and wider team- supporting management accounts, reconciling financial data, ensuring timely reporting and contributing to stronger financial governance across the business.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys structure, accuracy and problem solving- and who wants to develop their experience in a supportive environment with scope for growth.

What You’ll Support, Deliver & Contribute To

• Support monthly management accounts and period-end processes
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting packs
• Process expense and credit-card transactions via Concur
• Maintain balance-sheet reconciliations and financial records
• Process supplier invoices, ServiceNow tickets and payment requests
• Monitor finance KPIs and assist with forecast/budget inputs
• Identify ways to streamline workflows and improve accuracy
• Support continuous improvement and automation initiatives

Benefits at Boots Hearingcare

• Competitive salary + annual performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working: A mix of office and home-based working
• Boots Discount Card : Receive exclusive discounts on a wide range of products at Boots stores.
• Free hearing aids if you need them as an employee!
• Free Flu Vaccine : Stay healthy with free flu vaccines available at Boots Pharmacies & Discounted for family members
• Pension Scheme : Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme.
• Flexible Benefit Box : Access our flexible benefit box to tailor benefits to suit your individual needs.
• Life Assurance Cover : Gain peace of mind with life assurance cover.
• Long Service Awards : Be recognised for your dedication with long service awards.
• Generous Annual Leave : Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays.
• Telus : Access Telus, a confidential support network offering help and advice on matters both in and outside of work.

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE with relevant experience
• Has strong Excel capability and confidence with financial systems
• Has experience supporting period-end reporting & reconciliations
• Is analytical, organised and deadline-focused
• Communicates clearly and works well with stakeholders across teams
• Acts with integrity, accuracy and curiosity- always looking to improve how we work

Boots Hearingcare is an equal opportunity employer.

At Boots Hearingcare, we unite, nurture talent, and foster collaboration among individuals from diverse backgrounds to cultivate the strongest team in the marketplace. We are committed to ensuring equal treatment and opportunities for all candidates, regardless of their ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Join us in creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

“We Care, We drive innovation, We strive for excellence, We build the best team”

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.