UKCEH are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our team. The role will work within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. The role will support the management of the organisation’s fixed asset processes and assist in ensuring accurate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to build your experience and grow your career in a supportive environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience and have the opportunity to access a training programme towards becoming an ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.
Your main responsibilities will include
- Calculate and post accruals and other month-end journals.
- Assist in the production of monthly reports and management information (MI).
- Support the FP&A team in variance analysis and identifying discrepancies.
- Assist with the budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Support fixed asset processes, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation reviews, and reconciliations.
- Serve as a contact for all fixed asset queries from stakeholders.
- Assignments supporting other finance teams
For the right candidate, we can provide a training package to help achieve CIMA or ACCA qualifications.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or AAT Level 4 Qualified
- A strong interest career in finance and working towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification.
- Finance Experience
- Proven numerical and analytical skills with the ability to manage complex data
- The ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.
Working for UKCEH is rewarding
We appreciate the continuous dedication and contributions of our staff, which is why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes financial incentives and wellbeing-oriented perks, such as:
- 27 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service) plus 3 days for Christmas closure
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (role dependant)
- Peer reward and recognition scheme
- Dental insurance, gym/fitness discounts, retail discount portal
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- 24-hour, 365-day support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues ..
Apply today
If this opportunity resonates with you and aligns with your personal career goals, the team would love to receive your application. Please apply by submitting your CV along with a covering letter that highlights any qualifications, skills or experience you believe are relevant to this role.
At UKCEH, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone—regardless of background, identity, ability, or circumstance—has the opportunity to thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from neurodivergent candidates and those with disabilities. We are happy to provide any adjustments or support you may need throughout the application process—please don’t hesitate to reach out. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we’d love to hear from you anyway. You may be just the right fit for this role or another within our wider team.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
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