Assistant Accountant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Bristol
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Bank Reconciliation Excel (Intermediate or Above) Journal Posting Financial Reporting Fixed Asset Management Balance Sheet Reconciliation AAT/ACCA/CIMA Study Multi-Entity Reporting

FULL DESCRIPTION

Vacancy: Assistant Accountant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team in Bristol, United Kingdom. This role offers broad exposure to core accounting processes and multi-jurisdictional finance operations.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is an international financial services organisation providing wealth management, corporate finance, investment advisory, and specialist financial solutions across multiple jurisdictions. With a strong heritage and a growing global footprint, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates in key financial centres including Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, the UK, and Europe. The Group supports a diverse client base ranging from private individuals and family offices to institutional investors and corporate clients. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is characterised by its entrepreneurial mindset, high-performance culture, and commitment to delivering trusted, client-focused financial solutions.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a developing finance professional to join a dynamic and international finance team. The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in supporting the integrity of financial reporting across multiple entities and jurisdictions. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and wider finance team, the role offers broad exposure across core accounting processes, financial reporting, and stakeholder interaction — providing a strong foundation for further professional development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions
  • Support the production of daily and monthly KPIs for operational and management reporting
  • Process and post journals, including revenue, payroll, warranty income, and other financial transactions
  • Maintain and post prepayments and accruals across multiple entities
  • Manage and maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation
  • Reconcile key balance sheet accounts (cash clearing, WIP, landed cost clearing, vehicle add-ons)
  • Assist in the preparation and review of monthly financial statements
  • Monitor and reconcile daily cash movements across the Group
  • Support audit processes and respond to auditor queries
  • Provide cover for the purchase ledger and payroll processes
  • Maintain finance processes and controls documentation
  • Undertake ad hoc duties as required

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
  • Studying towards or have completed AAT; progressing to ACCA/CIMA desirable
  • Strong Excel skills (intermediate or above)
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Proactive and team-oriented mindset

Why This Role Matters

While this is a junior role, it is a critical position within the finance function. The accuracy and discipline delivered by the Assistant Accountant underpins the quality of financial reporting and decision-making across the Group. This role offers exposure to multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional finance operations, interaction with senior finance leadership, and a clear pathway for professional qualification and career progression.

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