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Full-time
professional certificate
Flexible hybrid working model, Structured development, Inclusive environment
Posted 1d ago
Apply by Aug 10
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Assistant Accountant will support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations. They will also contribute to financial reporting, variance analysis, and finance transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
Requirements
Candidates must be part-qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in a finance or management accounting environment. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential for success in this role.
Full job description
Why join us?
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified assistant accountant to gain broad exposure across financial reporting, management accounting, controls, and process improvement, while benefiting from structured development and a clear pathway towards a fully qualified Management Accountant role. We offer a flexible hybrid working model, with three days per week in our Manchester office, alongside a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
As an Assistant Management Accountant, you'll support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, helping to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. You'll prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations, while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting the delivery of management accounts, variance analysis, and reporting packs.
You'll also contribute to audit and compliance activities, assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, and identify opportunities to improve and streamline finance operations. Working closely with colleagues across the finance function, you'll support transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and continuous improvement programmes that drive efficiency and strengthen financial controls.
What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential
Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Experience within a finance, management accounting, or Record to Report (R2R) environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Good Excel skills, including the ability to analyse and work with large datasets
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
Experience within a professional services or legal environment
Exposure to balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close activities
Experience working within a multi-entity or shared services environment
Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Understanding of process improvement, automation, or finance transformation initiatives
A proactive approach to learning and continuous development
What we offer?
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
About us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services.
We listen to our clients and there is a growing desire for legal and business services to be delivered in an easier and more efficient way. So, we've built our business and designed our range of services on this principle.
We have three offerings – Legal Services, Legal Operations and Business Services.
Our ability to seamlessly combine any number of these services to deliver bespoke solutions for our clients is our key differentiator. Delivered through our global teams across eight core sectors, our Integrated Legal Management approach delivers greater efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients without compromising on quality or service.
* DWF does not currently provide legal advice or regulated legal services in the USA or India. For a full list of our services, and the jurisdictions in which those services are provided, please refer to our website.
Offices: 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AG, GB · 1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3AA, GB · 2 Dublin Landings, North Wall Quay, North Dock Dublin, Dublin, Dublin D1, IE · DWF Germany Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Habsburgerring 2, WESTGATE, Cologne, 50674, DE · Office 902, Tower 2,, Al Fattan Currency House, DIFC - Dubai, International Financial Centre P.O. Box 507104, AE
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