Assistant Accountant

4 weeks ago


Braintree, United Kingdom Advanced Utility Networks Full time

We're currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role presents an exciting opportunity to support eSmart Networks Financial Controller with a range of reporting duties, as well as supporting with team supervision.

If you're an ambitious individual working towards ACCA/CIMA qualifications or already AAT Qualified, and you're looking to join a company that fosters a welcoming and positive work environment – this could be the role for you

So what will you be going?

As Assistant Accountant, your main duties will involve assisting the Financial Controller and the wider team in managing the daily operations of the Finance Department. The successful candidate will have exposure to a wide range of accounting duties across the department. This will include:

  • Assisting the eSmart Finance controller with the production of the monthly management accounts working papers and other reports, including but not limited to:

Fixed Assets/Leases

Prepayment register

Aged Balance Reviews

Employee Loan Reviews

PSA Reporting

Mileage Reporting

CIS Returns

  • Reviewing and authorising payments submitted by the team, ensuring all suppliers/subcontractors are reconciled and paid on time.
  • Controlling the supplier and subcontractor databases, ensuring adherence to IR35, vat legislations and insurance updates.
  • Supervising the purchase ledger function to support all business entities within the group, providing holiday cover when needed and conducting team appraisals and 1 to 1’s.

The Person

We are seeking a focused, self-motivated, and proactive individual with experience working within a similar role, ideally at a supervisor/team leader level.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess:

  • An understanding of Customer Service and its impact on business.
  • Basic knowledge of CIS tax, VAT Domestic Reverse Charge, and IR35, though not essential, is desirable.
  • A proactive approach with a hands-on attitude and a "can do" mindset.
  • The ability to perform effectively under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
  • Proficiency in Excel and strong general IT skills to facilitate efficient data management and
  • Working towards ACCA/CIMA qualifications or already AAT Qualified

Our Benefits

Our company is devoted to ensuring our staff receives a comprehensive selection of rewards and perks. We acknowledge that employment is merely a portion of our daily routine, and our objective is to provide our team members with a broad spectrum of versatile benefits that cater to their needs. We take pride in offering a diverse assortment of options to support all lifestyles, with a majority of these benefits accessible throughout the year. Our benefits/perks consist of:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Staggered Start & Finish Times
  • Remote/Hybrid Working Options
  • Life Cover
  • Attractive Holiday Allowance
  • EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Wellbeing Services
  • Long Service Awards
  • Retail Discounts
  • Volunteering Scheme
  • Christmas Shutdown
  • Buy Additional Holiday

And much more…

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know


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