An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper to join a forward-thinking financial consultancy specialising in helping established small to mid-sized businesses improve profitability, manage cash flow, and achieve sustainable growth.As an Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper, you will manage bookkeeping activities and assist with month-end processes, while driving efficiency improvements for a portfolio of small, limited companies.This role can be full-time or part-time offering hybrid working options, a pro-rata salary range of £25,000 to £30,000 and benefits.You will be responsible for:Maintain accurate bookkeeping, including processing sales invoices, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliationsPrepare monthly management accounts and financial reports, undertake VAT return preparation and reconciliationOversee payroll processing, execute payment runs, and handle accruals and prepaymentsPerform month-end balance sheet reconciliations including control accounts, intercompany transactions, and fixed assetsSupport senior finance staff with management accounts, financial analysis, budgeting, and year-end preparationsIdentify opportunities to enhance financial systems and processes, increasing operational efficiency for clientsWhat We Are Looking For:Previously worked as an Assistant Accountant, Junior Accountant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Management Accountant, Finance Assistantor in a similar role.Have at least three years of bookkeeping experienc