Assistant Accountant 12 month FTC - Loughbrough - Hybrid We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.   Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.     We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow. Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.     What does Access offer you?  We offer a blended approach to office working, expecting you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices on average three days per week. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.  On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer you’re with us), and a matched pension scheme, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you.     About you:  You’ll report into the Financial Reporting Accountant and you’ll consider yourself a self-starter who excels in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can work effectively with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will hold an AAT Level 4 or equivalent and be actively pursuing ACCA/CIMA or a similar qualification. You should be proactive, inquisitive, and detail-oriented, demonstrating professional and credible behavior. Proficiency in MS Office 365 applications at an intermediate or advanced level, combined with excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail, is essential for success in this role. Day-to-day, you will:  • Review and document processes to ensure completeness and accuracy, prepare accruals, prepayments, inter-company recharges, post journals, and review P&L and related cost lines during month-end close. • Partner with finance teams to ensure the accuracy of accruals, reclassification of costs, and perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounts are well supported. • Support the Financial Reporting Accountant in audit and reporting deliverables, assist in consolidating group accounts, and work with colleagues across regions (EMEA, APAC, Americas). • Collaborate with the acquisition accounting team to correctly account for newly acquired subsidiaries and investments, consolidating into the Group reporting system while providing variance analysis and commentary.   Your skills and experiences might also include:   • Experience working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, with a focus on building efficiencies and automating processes. • Preferable experience with VAT returns and a strong understanding of VAT regulations. • Familiarity with Dimensions accounting software and experience in consolidating financial statements, providing analysis and commentary on movements. • Experience in a private equity-backed, highly acquisitive company is highly desirable. What are we all about?  The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, USA and Asia Pacific. It helps more than 100,000 customers across commercial and non-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Our products and solutions go beyond providing technology, we connect the right people with the right data, at the right time, through Access Workspace.   At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity. Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together. Love Work. Love Life. Be You.