Average Accounts Assistant salary in Horsham

As a Financial Accountant, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of financial reporting across the Group. Working across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions, you'll help deliver high-quality financial information that informs business decision-making, regulatory compliance and effective financial governance.This is a hands-on role where you'll apply your technical accounting expertise across financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax and financial controls. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, as well as auditors, advisers and international finance teams, helping to resolve complex accounting issues, maintain robust governance frameworks and drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.What You’ll Be DoingPreparing accurate monthly and annual financial reporting for UK entities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirementsBuilding effective relationships with auditors, advisers, regulators and finance stakeholders to support reporting, assurance and compliance activitiesProducing Group consolidations and multi-currency reporting, resolving complex accounting issues and ensuring consistency across international entitiesProviding technical accounting guidance on the application of accounting standards, policies and regulatory requirementsSupporting the delivery of statutory, regulatory and tax compliance obligations across UK and international operations Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and controls, enhancing efficiency and the quality of financial information across the GroupContributing to treasury and cash management activities while maintaining strong financial governance and control standardsWhat You’ll NeedA professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or equivalentStrong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting, financial governance and financial controlsExperience using ERP systems and reporting tools to produce, evaluate and interpret financial informationKnowledge of UK and international financial reporting requirements, including FRS102, IFRS and statutory accounting obligations Experience of group reporting, financial consolidations and working within a multi-entity environment Knowledge of UK and international tax requirements, including corporate tax, indirect taxes and transfer pricing principles The ability to interpret complex financial information and apply sound professional judgement to resolve accounting issues and advise stakeholdersBenefits & InitiativesGenerous annual leave –25 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time employeesLong service holiday reward – Receive an extra day's annual leave for each year of service after six years, up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays for full-time colleagues Christmas office closure – Enjoy additional paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year's Day to cover discretionary office closure days Holiday purchase scheme – Buy up to three additional days' annual leave each year and spread the cost over up to six monthsMeDay – Take an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, a cultural or religious event, or another occasion that is meaningful to youVolunteering day – One paid day each year to support a charity, community group or cause close to your heartHybrid and agile working – Flexible ways of working to help you balance work and life commitments (role dependent)Enhanced pension contributions – Benefit from employer pension contributions above the statutory minimumLife assurance – Providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved onesGroup Income Protection – Financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injuryFamily-friendly policies – Enhanced pay entitlements to support you and your family during important life eventsHealth and wellbeing support, including: Healthcare cash planEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Virtual GP serviceHealth and wellbeing resources and toolsCommitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Supported by employee-led networks, with a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employerCycle to Work scheme – Save money and support a healthier commute Electric Car scheme – Access an affordable and sustainable way to drive an electric vehicle

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced, Finance Assistant - Assistant Accountant to join a great business based in the Horsham, West Sussex area. The Finance Assistant - Assistant Accountant will support the Financial Controller with Location: Office based - Horsham, West Sussex Salary: £27K Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5Finance Assistant - Assistant Accountant duties:Process purchase invoices and prepare the monthly payment run Assist with the annual year-end statutory auditSupport with bank account and balance sheet reconciliationsMaintain accurate and up-to-date supplier recordsAssist with analysing the management accountsRaise and control the issue of purchase ordersSkills and experience:Experience working in a similar Assistant Accountant or Finance Assistant type role Be AAT qualified or an ACCA / CIMA studier - keen to studyExcellent communication skills both verbally and written

We are partnering with a growing and well-established business to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their collaborative finance team.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their accounting experience and gain wider exposure across month-end, reporting and management accounting activities within a supportive environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting month-end processes and management accounting activities Preparing journals, accruals and prepayments Performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations Managing supplier payments and purchase ledger processes Supporting invoicing and credit control activities Assisting with financial reporting and analysis Supporting audit and year-end requirements Contributing to finance projects and process improvementsAbout YouPrevious experience within an Accounts related role, minimum 6 monthsKeen to commence studies (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail A proactive and organised approach to work Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across a business A genuine desire to develop a long-term career within financeWhat's on Offer?Salary up to £27,000Study support and career development opportunitiesExposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilitiesSupportive and collaborative finance teamStable and growing business environmentIf you're looking for a role that will help you take the next step in your accounting career whilst working closely with experienced finance professionals, we'd love to hear from you.This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.