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Assistant Accountant

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Assistant Accountant
Leeds | £30,000 - £35,000
Hybrid

Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are partnering with an exciting and rapidly growing Leeds-based business that is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to support its expanding finance function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic organisation where your contribution will be valued, your development supported, and your career progression encouraged. Working closely with a knowledgeable finance team, you'll gain broad exposure across management accounts, reporting, and financial analysis whilst playing a key role in the company's continued growth.

The Role

As Assistant Accountant, you'll support the day-to-day running of the finance department and assist with producing accurate financial information to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts

  * Producing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances

  * Supporting month-end and year-end close processes

  * Accruals, prepayments, and journal postings

  * Assisting with cash flow forecasting and reporting

  * Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities

  * Processing and reconciling bank transactions

  * Maintaining fixed asset registers

  * Assisting with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements

  * Producing financial reports and analysis for senior management

  * Supporting external audits and liaising with stakeholders

  * Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls

About You

We're looking for a proactive and driven individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their finance career.

Ideally you'll have:

  * Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, or Finance Assistant role

  * AAT qualified and studying towards ACCA/CIMA (or looking to start)

  * Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems

  * Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

  * Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business

  * A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn

What's in it for You?

✅ Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
✅ Genuine career progression opportunities
✅ Exposure to a wide range of finance responsibilities
✅ Supportive and collaborative team environment

Apply Today

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, take on greater responsibility, and be part of an ambitious growth journey, we'd love to hear from you

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