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Assistant Accountant

RECfinancial are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join a fantastic well known Leicester based business.  Working on a Fixed Term Contract for six month placement, on a hybrid working pattern full-time 37.5 hours per week. 

This role requires ownership of various tasks within the General Ledger, and support with any ad hoc duties within the Finance department. The successful applicant will be an integral member of the Finance department, and support to Finance Directors, becoming an active resource helping to ease the inevitable pressure points and requirements of the business. 

If you are looking for a new opportunity to develop your financial expertise then this might be the role for you. 

 

Main Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant role:

  • Prepare and analyse monthly and quarterly management accounts, financial statements, and reports for all departments.
  • Support in the preparation and maintenance of the balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Management and timely completion of bank reconciliations.
  • Provide support to the Sales and Purchase Ledger Teams
  • Resolving Customer queries
  • Monthly production of Customer Statements
  • Presentation of Month End Debtors position
  • Provide back up for importing of Sales Invoicing onto Accounting system
  • Assisting with One off suppliers
  • Ownership of weekly supplier payment run 
  • Reconciliation of supplier statements and monitor payment requirements to ensure all necessary approvals are received.

 

Skills and experience:

  • Part Qualified (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
  • Previous experience working within the manufacturing industry is desirable but isn’t essential.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Organised and flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated
  • Happy and able to work alone or in a team as required

What They Can Offer for the Assistant Accountant.

  • £30,000 – £35,000
  • Flexible start and finish time
  • On-Site Parking
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.

 

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity and apply through the web site as we would love to hear from you. 

Please apply online or contact myself Tracey Ball on 0116 3501547 / 07398 716656  

Or email: [email protected]

Please note we are unable to accept candidates without UK experience or requiring sponsorship.

 

Job Overview
Job Title:
Assistant Accountant
Location:
Leicester, UK
Salary:
30000 - 35000 GBP / Annually
Posted:
2 months ago

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Job Overview
Job Title:
Assistant Accountant
Contract:
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Location:
Leicester, UK
Industry:
Accountancy
Salary:
30000 - 35000 GBP / Annually
Posted:
2 months ago
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