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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. The Assistant Accountant supports month-end reporting, taking ownership of key financial areas across the income statement and balance sheet. This role exists to support operational finance activities, maintaining strong financial controls, and driving continuous improvements across finance systems and procedures. Please note that this role requires a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at our Global HQ in Worthing. What You'll Be Doing: Own the preparation of assigned month-end close activities, adhering to strict reportable timetables. Prepare and post journal entries and prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Respond to accounting queries within the organisation. Prepare financial reports by collecting, analysing and summarising accounting information. Support the preparation and analysis of financial variances to budget and prior year results using NetSuite. Act as finance point of contact for AP/AR queries and escalations. Provide support to Senior Finance team members on ad hoc reporting and projects. Frequent communication with both internal and external stakeholders, including external auditors to resolve queries and obtain information. Ensuring compliance with controls and identify any irregularities. Identify opportunities to improve and streamline finance processes and controls. What Experience & Skills You Will Need: Essential Fully AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA or CIMA 2+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role Basic understanding of financial statements and key accounting principles Good numerical and analytical skills to solve problems and resolve challenges Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Strong Excel skills Desirable Knowledge of NetSuite or similar ERP system Familiarity with digital finance tools and automation What We Can Offer You: On-site Restaurant for affordable, convenient meals Private Healthcare (access to remote GP & Counselling) for peace of mind Monthly Massages to relax and recharge On-site Parking for convenience and cost efficiency Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement to care for your mind and body Pension Plan to secure your future Cycle-to-work Scheme to stay active and eco-friendly Enhanced Parental Pay to support new families Referral Bonus to benefit from recommending talent
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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