Assistant Accountant

Job Description

The role of Assistant Accountant within the Radius is a great opportunity to develop your career in finance. You’ll report to the Finance Manager and work closely with the Accounting & Financial Control team, learning how to support accurate and timely financial reporting.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including basic profit & loss and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Helping to produce financial reporting packs and commentary for review by senior finance colleagues.
• Supporting the team in comparing actual performance to budgets and forecasts, preparing simple variance analysis.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assisting with year-end processes, including preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Learning how to improve processes and controls, and suggesting ideas for efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities to improve existing processes and supporting change
• Collaborating with central teams (Group, Tax, Compliance) as needed.
• Providing ad hoc analysis and support to the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with prior experience in a finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and a logical approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and willing to learn new systems.
• Keen to learn, develop and get stuck into the role.
• Organised and able to manage tasks and deadlines.
• Good communicator and team player.

Additional Information

What we offer

Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with a competitive package and the opportunity to develop your career in many directions. You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentoring, and support to progress towards a professional qualification and a good work life balance.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Radius

Our global DEI networks champion LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural diversity, women’s empowerment and mental health, neurodiversity and disability support.

We also offer:

• Global Female Health Policy & Female Health Champions
• Pregnancy Loss and Fertility Treatment Policies
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer (UK)
• Women-focused gym & female health events
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1)
• Race at Work Charter signatory
• Proud sponsor of Crewe Pride (4 years running) and Cheshire Pride Awards Corporate Supporter 2025
• Community network driving charity and volunteering initiatives, with 8 consecutive years of participation in the UK Challenge.
• Give as you earn scheme (payroll giving) and match funding

Next Steps

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via [email protected]

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.