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  • Assistant Accountant
    Assistant Accountant
    13 hours ago
    Part-time
    Dorking

    Assistant Accountant – Part Time HJP Chartered Financial Planners | Dorking | 20 hours per week | Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday | Office based with some flexibility | Salary: £37,000 to £40,000 pro rata Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys variety, ownership and the opportunity to make a real difference? This is an excellent opportunity to join HJP Chartered Financial Planners, a respected Chartered Financial Planning practice where your work will directly support strong financial management, confident decision-making and the continued delivery of exceptional client service. We are looking for a proactive, accurate and commercially aware Assistant Accountant to work closely with our Director of Finance & Operations. This is a broad part-time role combining management accounts, payroll, reporting, forecasting, financial controls and process improvement within a values-led business that genuinely cares about its clients, colleagues and community. Why this role stands out · Meaningful part-time hours with a clear working pattern of 20 hours per week. · A varied finance role with exposure across management accounting, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and commercial analysis. · The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to business planning and decision-making. · A professional, established Chartered Financial Planning environment with over 30 years’ experience. · A culture built around being Compassionate, Aspirational and Responsible, where Everyone is treated with respect, valued and included. · Genuine scope to improve processes, strengthen reporting and help shape efficient ways of working. About us HJP Chartered Financial Planners is a Chartered Financial Planning practice and a Partner Practice of St. James’s Place, an award-winning FTSE 100 wealth management company. For more than 30 years, we have provided high-quality financial advice and exceptional client service, helping individuals and families plan for the future with confidence. Our purpose is to make a positive difference to our clients, their families, our colleagues and our community. We do this by listening carefully, understanding individual needs and providing tailored solutions with professionalism, care and integrity. The opportunity As Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the effective financial management of the business. Working closely with the Director of Finance & Operations, you will help deliver accurate financial information, maintain strong financial controls and provide insight that supports confident decision-making across the organisation. This role would suit someone who enjoys combining hands-on finance work with analysis, problem-solving and business partnering. You will be trusted to manage important financial processes, contribute ideas and help ensure the finance function continues to operate accurately, efficiently and professionally. What you’ll be doing · Preparing monthly management accounts, reporting packs, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting cash flow analysis. · Producing variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, highlighting trends and insight. · Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and business planning activities. · Processing monthly payroll with the external payroll provider, including PAYE, pensions, statutory payments, commissions and bonuses. · Supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, supplier payment processes and debtor and creditor reconciliations. · Assisting with cash flow forecasting, bank balance monitoring and liquidity management. · Maintaining effective financial controls, accurate financial records and appropriate compliance standards. · Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting, automation and finance processes. · Providing financial insight and support to colleagues across the business. About you You will be a confident and reliable finance professional who takes pride in accuracy, confidentiality and delivering high-quality work. You will enjoy working collaboratively, explaining financial information clearly and using data to support better decisions. · Part-qualified accountant with a minimum of three years’ experience, such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA or AAT Level 4. · Experience in an accounting role, ideally within financial services, professional services or an SME environment. · Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports. · Payroll administration experience, including PAYE, pensions and statutory payments. · Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software. · Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability and problem-solving skills. · Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and manage confidential information with discretion. · Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues. What we offer · A part-time role with meaningful responsibility and a clear contribution to the success of the business. · Office-based working in Dorking, with some flexibility. · Company pension. · Private medical cover. · Bonus opportunity. · Development opportunities and exposure to a broad range of finance activities. · The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Director of Finance & Operations. · A supportive, professional and values-led working environment. · The chance to contribute to process improvement, financial insight and the ongoing development of the finance function. Our values We are proud of our values and look for people who share them. We are Compassionate in how we listen and support others, Aspirational in how we improve and develop, Responsible in how we act with integrity and accountability, and committed to ensuring Everyone feels respected, valued and included. Interested? If you are looking for a part-time finance role where your accuracy, insight and ideas will be genuinely valued, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a respected Chartered Financial Planning practice. Apply now to join HJP Chartered Financial Planners and help support a business where sound financial management, care and professional excellence make a real difference.

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