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£28k-£38k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Solid fundamentals
Ask about the reconciliations and month-end tasks they've handled.
Studying and ambition
Many are part-qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA). Match study support to their goals.
Reliability and detail
Look for someone accurate, organised and keen to learn.
How to run the hire
1. Define the role and support
Be clear on the tasks and any study support you offer.
2. Score for aptitude and reliability
Weight accuracy and ambition alongside experience.
3. Move quickly
These roles fill fast, so keep the process short.
4. Set a practical task
A reconciliation exercise shows their accuracy.
5. Reference reliability
Confirm they were accurate and dependable.
Fees typically run 15-18% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 3-6 weeks - one of the faster finance roles to fill.
The pool is wide, so screening for accuracy and the right attitude is where we add value.
An Assistant Accountant supports the finance team with reconciliations, journals, month-end tasks and ledger work.
It's often a stepping-stone role, with many studying towards a qualification like AAT, ACCA or CIMA.
It helps you attract and keep good people, since many Assistant Accountants are working towards qualification.
We'll factor your study offer into the search, as it's often a deciding factor for candidates.
Try: Walk me through a reconciliation you do.
What are you studying and where do you want to get to?
How do you make sure your work is accurate? and How do you handle a busy month-end?
Yes - many qualified accountants started as Assistant Accountants.
Flagging the progression path helps you attract ambitious candidates and build a pipeline.
Tell us about your role and a specialist finance recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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