An Assistant Accountant plays a key role in supporting the day to day running of the finance function.
An Assistant Accountant plays a key role in supporting the day to day running of the finance function. They are often the link between transactional finance and management reporting, helping to maintain accuracy and ensure smooth operations.
This is a popular early-stage hire for growing businesses and often a stepping stone toward becoming a Management Accountant or Financial Controller.
Posting journals and assisting with the monthly close process.
Reconciling bank accounts, control accounts, and balance sheet items to maintain accuracy.
Helping with VAT returns and other finance-related compliance tasks.
Supporting the creation of monthly management accounts and performance insights.
Keeping fixed asset schedules up to date and depreciation recorded accurately.
Processing accruals and prepayments to improve the accuracy of reporting.
Communicating with external accountants or auditors as needed.
Providing backup on payroll, invoicing, or expense processing where required.
This role becomes relevant when:
The transaction volume is increasing, and your Finance Manager or Controller is stretched too thin.
Reporting is inconsistent or error-prone, and you need reliable data to work with.
You’re building a layered team beneath a qualified lead to ensure long-term scalability.
Your business is evolving, and formal accounting processes are starting to replace basic bookkeeping.
Some companies appoint a Fractional CFO or Portfolio CFO to bring in senior expertise without the cost of a full time hire.
You should look for someone who:
It’s not always clear whether you need an Assistant Accountant, a Financial Controller, a CFO or something in between.
That’s where our Finance Function Blueprint comes in.
We map out your finance team structure based on your goals, business size, and growth stage, so you can hire with clarity and confidence.
We offer a free Finance Team Diagnostic session to help you assess your current setup and work out what you really need next. It is a no-obligation, one-to-one session with one of our experienced finance directors.
At Artemis Clarke, we help ambitious businesses find CFOs who combine strategic insight with practical experience.
