We’re Hiring! Assistant Accountant

To support our continued growth, the increase in demand for our innovative digital print & brand management solutions and our future plans for investment & expansion, we are looking to add an Assistant Accountant to the team at Springfield Solutions.

Reporting to the Financial Director, the successful candidate will work with the Accounts Team and the wider Senior Management Team to ensure that the varied financial requirements of the business are accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.

The main tasks and responsibilities of this role include:

• Carrying out of basic day-to-day accounting functions
• Preparation and updating of budgets, profit & loss and cash flow accounts
• Preparation of monthly accounts consistent with relevant covenant requirements
• Understanding and preparation of the year end management accounts and balance sheet
• Effective liaison with the Senior Management Team and Directors as required
• Effective liaison with external financial institutions i.e. banks, auditors etc
• Utilisation of financial information for costing purposes and to guide the future plans of the business
• Provide appropriate advice as required at the time of escalation for any major commercial or operational issues
• To deliver agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives as defined by the company strategy and tactical activity plans

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Will be part-qualified currently studying for ACCA, ACA or suitable accounting qualification
• Will ideally be qualified at Degree level
• Preferably have already had business experience
• Ability to use Opera or Sage financial software packages is preferable, but full training will be provided
• A high-level of awareness of standard business commercial issues
• People-oriented with excellent listening and communication skills
• Excellent levels of numeracy and attention to detail
• Be agile, flexible and able to learn quickly within a complex business operation
• Highly organised and proactive with strong planning and time management skills
• Able to build relationships with both external and internal stakeholders
• Confident in Microsoft 365/Office Packages – Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Right to work in the U.K.

This job role attracts a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you feel you are the right fit for this role, please submit your CV to Dave Medcalf at dmedcalf@springfieldsolutions.co.uk 

To learn more about the work we do at Springfield Solutions, check out our case studies!