Assistant Accountant We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities within the Projective Group. This hands-on role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, supporting month-end reporting, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is studying towards a professional accounting qualification and is keen to broaden their experience in a growing international business. Key Responsibilities Sales Ledger/Credit Control & Purchase Ledger - Raise and submit client invoices accurately and on time. - Manage credit control activities and follow up on overdue payments. - Process supplier invoices and match them to purchase orders. - Prepare payment runs for approval. Cash Management, Reconciliations & Financial Controls - Post and reconcile bank transactions. - Support cash flow forecasting and prepare payment plans. - Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. - Maintain supplier and customer account reconciliations. Payroll & Expenses - Coordinate monthly payroll information with HR and managers. - Process employee expenses in line with company policies. Month-End Reporting - Support the month-end close process, including variance analysis and reporting. - Prepare revenue recognition schedules. - Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Statutory & Compliance - Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE and ONS returns. - Support corporation tax compliance and annual audit requirements. About You - Previous accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity or international business. - AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) and may studying towards ACCA, CIMA or a similar qualification although this is not essential. - Experience using accounting systems such as AccountsIQ, Sage or QuickBooks would be beneficial. - Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP and SUMIFS. - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. - A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiencies. What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who enjoys working in a structured finance environment, takes ownership of their work, and is keen to develop their technical and commercial finance skills while contributing to a collaborative and growing team.