Assistant Financial Accountant
About this role
Job Advertisement: Assistant Financial Accountant
Position: Assistant Financial Accountant
Location: Lincoln (Onsite)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Reference Number: 322239
Salary: Up to £33,500 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 17:00 & Friday, 08:00 – 12:30 (Enjoy a 4.5-day working week!)
Closing Date: 1st October 2026
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is delighted to partner with Branston to recruit an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant for their onsite finance team in Lincoln.
In this vital role, you will work closely with the Financial Controller to support the production of accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining robust financial controls across all business areas. You will play an active part in month-end, year-end, and budgeting procedures, providing actionable insights to drive performance and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Management Accounts: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
Financial Control: Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations to maintain rigorous financial governance.
Financial Statements: Ensure precision across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow statements, providing clear explanations for material variances against budgets and prior years.
Statutory Accounts & Audits: Support year-end statutory accounts preparation and act as a point of contact for external auditors.
Budgets & Forecasting: Assist with annual budgets and reforecasts in close collaboration with senior management.
Cashflow Management: Review and monitor daily cashflow forecasts.
Ledger & Project Support: Provide ad-hoc assistance to the purchase and sales ledger teams, and contribute to wider finance projects.
Skills & Experience Required
Relevant hands-on experience in a previous financial accountant or assistant role.
Currently studying toward, or looking to start, a professional financial qualification.
Strong numerical aptitude combined with exceptional communication skills.
Fully proficient across Microsoft Office suites, with advanced capabilities in Excel.
Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to thrive and prioritize a varied workload in a fast-paced setting.
What We Offer (Benefits)
Work-Life Balance: Unique 4.5-day working week, finishing early at 12:30 PM every Friday!
Salary & Leave: Up to £33,500 per annum, plus 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
Financial Security: Company bonus scheme, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
Wellbeing & Support: Employee Assistance Programme, flu vaccines, long-service celebrations, and onsite parking.
Perks: Exclusive discounts platform, electric salary sacrifice car scheme, refer-a-friend scheme, and free fresh fruit & potatoes!