Accounts Assistant

At Nucleo, we are a purpose-driven advisory and technology consulting firm specialising in Enterprise Solutions and Data & AI. We partner with ambitious organisations to deliver transformative projects that create measurable, long-lasting value.

Collaboration is at the core of everything we do—both with our clients and within our teams. With over 60 in-house experts, we deliver bespoke, end-to-end solutions across ERP, CRM, asset management systems, automation, and advanced analytics. The result: seamless implementation, clear stakeholder alignment, and lasting business impact.

We are Nucleo, an advisory and technology consulting firm specialising in Enterprise Solutions, Data & AI, and Change Management. We partner with organisations to deliver transformative projects that create measurable, long-lasting value. 

Collaboration is at the core of our approach, both with our clients and within our teams. With over 60 in-house experts, we deliver bespoke, end-to-end solutions across ERP, CRM, asset management systems, automation, and advanced analytics. The result: seamless implementation, clear stakeholder alignment, and lasting business impact. 

Due to business growth, we are looking for an Assistant Accountant. This is a newly created role with an opportunity to be a part of a growing business and team.  

To be successful in this role, you should have extensive prior experience with ledger accounting, month end closing processes and a keen eye for detail operating in a “scale-up” environment. 

Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate and timely ledger accounting in support to the Financial Accountant. Further requirements are the ability to provide FP&A value added insights to the business. Ideally experienced in project delivery as the organisation migrates and improves its current MIS and existing support systems. 

Responsibilities 

• Deputise on all daily & monthly Financial Accountant duties 

• Review and reconcile hourly payroll data through to customer invoicing 

• Ongoing timely payment of creditors  

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations

• Process all accounting transactions in a timely & accurate manner 

• Prepare weekly flash reports and forecast variance reporting 

• Provide forward visibility through pipeline analysis reporting 

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain control environment

• Assist in preparation of budgets & forecasts 
• Assist & deputise in ongoing timely invoicing of current customers 

• Support the monthly, quarterly and annual closings 

• Ensure financial transactions and documents are audit compliant 

• Manage a range of ad-hoc financial reports to support internal decision-making
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls.

 

Requirements and skills 

• Minimum 3 year career experience in ledger and project accounting 

• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including IFRS & GAAP 

• Hands-on experience with Sage accounting software  

• Experience in Salesforce & CoreTime is an advantage

• MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-first mindset

• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills 

• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills 

• Finance degree, studying toward ACCA / CIMA or equivalent

What’s in it for you? 

We offer a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and financial security from day one. You'll have access to comprehensive health insurance, mental health support, and a medical second opinion service for peace of mind. Our income protection and death in service coverage ensure added security for you and your loved ones. 

We also invest in your future with a company pension scheme, including an employer match that increases after your first year.

Enjoy 22 days of annual leave pro-rata, plus additional days added for long service

Flexible 37.5 hour week with the option to be home based up to two days per week after satisfactory completion of in-house training and experience with the company systems