Are you an organised, detail-driven accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment? A well-known household brand is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join its Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic finance function, supporting efficient financial close processes while helping to shape smarter, more insightful reporting across the business. What will the Assistant Accountant role involve? Ownership of payroll and overhead journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliationsAnalysis of spend trends and performance versus budget, producing clear and insightful variance commentarySupport for month-end close activities and involvement in internal and external auditsBuilding, maintaining, and enhancing complex Excel models, dashboards, and automated reporting toolsDriving improvements in reporting efficiency and data accuracy across the Finance functionTraining and supporting colleagues within accounting and controllership on Excel best practice Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy: Qualified or part-qualified status (ACCA / CIMA)Experience in a similar accounting role within a fast-paced environmentAdvanced Excel capability, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, complex formulas and VBAStrong organisational skills and excellent attention to detailA collaborative mindset with confidence communicating across teams Additional benefits and information for the role of ..... full job details .....