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Assistant Accountant

Job Posted: 9 hours ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Beeston

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join our clients busy finance team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to grow their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
 You’ll be hands-on with all things finance - from managing the purchase ledger and reconciling bank accounts to preparing management accounts and supporting wider finance projects. It’s a role with real ownership, responsibility, and progression built in.
 
 Benefits 
Study support
25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Quarterly profit share bonus
Company pension scheme
3x salary life assurance
Healthcare cash plan and EAP
Hybrid working
Genuine career development in a friendly, supportive team
 Duties of Assistant Accountant: 
Take full responsibility for processing supplier invoices and matching them to POs
Work closely with internal teams to resolve any queries
Prepare and process regular supplier payment runs
Build positive relationships with suppliers and ensure everything is up to date
Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations for several accounts
Post and allocate transactions correctly
Manage company credit cards
Prepare monthly management accounts for a smaller group entity
Post journals, accruals, and prepayments
Reconcile key profit and loss and balance sheet accounts
Submit accurate monthly reporting to the Financial Controller
Maintain key balance sheet reconciliations (fixed assets, VAT, payroll, accruals, intercompany)
Provide occasional cover for credit control — sending invoices and chasing outstanding payments
Assist with year-end audit work and preparation of supporting schedules
Help document and improve finance processes and controls
 Your Growth Path
 This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their accounting career. Over time, you’ll gain experience and responsibility across:
More areas of the UK management accounts
Group month-end reporting and consolidation
Full ownership of the management accounts for the main UK trading entity
 Essential: 
Solid experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role
Good knowledge of purchase ledger and reconciliations
Confident Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and great organisational skills
The ability to meet deadlines and manage your own workload
Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach

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