At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Well-established local business in the financial services sector.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work in a supportive environment, and develop your finance skills.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with over 120 years of combined expertise.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with hands-on experience in a respected institution.
- Qualifications: Previous finance experience and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 $ per year.
Kingston Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established local business within financial services to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience to join a respected financial institution, supporting the day-to-day financial operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Assistant Accountant will support the finance function across a range of accounting and administrative activities, ensuring accuracy, transparency and compliance with regulatory standards. Key responsibilities will include:
- Accurately recording financial transactions and maintaining accounting records
- Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accounts payable records
- Performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Assisting with the preparation of financial and regulatory reports
- Supporting month-end and year-end reporting processes
- Assisting with payroll processing, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements
- Maintaining organised and secure financial records in line with GDPR requirements
- Reviewing and processing employee expenses in line with internal policies
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
- Providing administrative support to the finance team, including managing finance queries and meeting minutes
- Assisting with the preparation of documentation for internal and external audits
About You
To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience working in a finance or accounting position and be comfortable working with financial data in a highly regulated environment. Key requirements include:
- Previous experience in a finance or accounting role
- Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information
- Experience within financial services, banking, or a regulated environment
- Knowledge of FCA and PRA regulatory requirements
- Payroll processing experience
- Awareness of anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud prevention processes
The Opportunity
Opportunity to gain experience within the financial services sector. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Exposure to regulatory finance and reporting. REC-qualified team with 120+ years of combined experience. Trusted by top local employers – from global brands to SMEs and the public sector. Specialists in Commercial, Manufacturing & Technical recruitment, with the flexibility to cover all sectors. Permanent, temporary, and fixed-term opportunities. Known for our honest, transparent service across the Humber region. A local agency where people truly matter.
Accounts Assistant J011674, Beverley employer: Kingston Recruitment Ltd
Join a well-established financial institution in Beverley that values its employees and fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment. With opportunities for professional growth and exposure to regulatory finance, this role as an Accounts Assistant offers a chance to develop your skills while contributing to a respected team. Enjoy the benefits of working locally with a trusted agency known for its transparent service and commitment to employee well-being.
