Assistant Financial Accountant

Christianaid; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Lincoln is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to support the Financial Controller. You will be responsible for preparing accurate financial reports, maintaining strong financial control, and assisting with budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, be progressing through a financial qualification, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a company bonus scheme and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

4.5 working week, finishing at 12:30pm on Fridays

23 days annual leave

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Life Assurance & critical illness cover

Onsite Parking

Discounts platform

Long service celebrations

Employee Assistance Programme

Free fruit & potatoes

Electric salary sacrifice car scheme

Flu vaccines

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and communication skills are essential.
• Proficient in all Microsoft suites including Excel.
• Able to manage workload in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy.
• Assist with year-end statutory accounts and audits.
• Support completion of annual budgets and reforecasts.
• Monitor daily cashflow forecasts.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

Progressing through a professional financial qualification

Experience in a previous financial accountant role

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Assistant Financial Accountant

Full time | Onsite, Lincoln | Up to £32,500 per annum

Benefits

• 4.5 working week, finishing at 12:30pm on a Friday
• 23 days annual leave excluding bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life Assurance & critical illness cover
• Onsite Parking
• Discounts platform
• Long service celebrations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free fruit & potatoes
• Electric salary sacrifice car scheme
• Flu vaccines
• Refer a friend scheme

From our sites in Lincoln, Scotland and the Southwest, we supply some of the largest retail, wholesale and food manufacturing customers in the UK. Our expertise goes much further than just supply and demand. We offer our customers real innovation, whether developing new potato varieties, packaging solutions or cutting‑edge processes. And it’s not just fresh potatoes. We're also continually developing our great range of innovative, ready‑to‑cook prepared vegetables. At Branston we thrive to be the best, through our values and invest in our people. This is a fast‑paced environment and looking for someone who is adaptable in their approach.

The Role

As Assistant Finance Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller with the production of accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring strong financial control across all areas of business. You will assist in month‑end, year‑end, and budgeting processes, while also providing valuable insight to drive performance and efficiency.

What will you be doing?

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations to maintain robust financial control.
• Ensure accuracy across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow statements, and explain material variances to budget and prior year.
• Assist with year‑end statutory accounts, including audit preparation and liaison with external auditors.
• Support the completion of annual budgets and reforecasts, working closely with senior management.
• Provide assistance to the purchase and sales ledger teams with ad hoc queries.
• Review and monitor the daily cashflow forecast.
• Support wider Finance projects, including the implementation of a new ERP system.

What we want from you?

• Strong numerical and communication skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft suites including Excel
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced setting, with self‑motivation and ability to prioritise workload accordingly
• Starting or progressing through a professional financial qualification
• Relevant experience is a previous financial accountant role

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.