Assistant Accountant - 12 month contract
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Position Overview & Specifications
Orka Financial is currently recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an established business based in Reading. The role is covering maternity leave and will be for a minimum period of twelve months.
After the initial training, you will be mostly working remotely with only occasional travel to the office for meetings. Working closely with the Finance Manager, your main duties will revolve around the month end process. This will include posting journals, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and analytical work. Ideally, you will be AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA or CIMA.
You will need to have intermediate excel skills, including previous experience of using pivot tables and vlook ups.
Our client work a 37.5 hour week and on the occasions when you will be in the office, they have parking available. They are also accessible via public transport.
This role will be starting towards the end of February or early March, so applications will be considered from people who are available on up to four week's notice.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Accountant - 12 month contract roles across Orka Financial's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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