RECfinancial are proud to be partnering with a well-established Leicester-based business to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their central Head Office team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join a supportive and experienced finance department. The role offers long-term career development and the chance to build your skills within a dynamic, forward-thinking company.

The role of an Assistant Accountant will include the following duties:

Preparation and analysis of monthly departmental Income Statements and departmental Forecasts and Budgets
Assist with the preparation of monthly management account
Support in bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
Process accruals, prepayments, and journals
Assist in VAT returns and compliance
Purchase ledger and sales ledger accounting
Plus, transactional accounting duties, supporting the wider team.
Balance sheet reconciliations and Finance commission analysis
Plus, various other finance duties

Required skills for the Assistant Accountant:

Transactional level accounting (accounts payable or accounts receivable)
Basic understanding of technical accounting, including double entry bookkeeping
Flexible in adjusting to and prioritising business needs
Be an effective, confident communicator to all levels of management
A willing and pro-active contributor to the wider team
Strong work ethic and organisational skills, willing to go the extra mile
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in accounting software: Xero, Excel - pivots, look-ups and macros, Key loop is an advantage but not essential

What They Can Offer for the Assistant Accountant:

37.5 hrs per week, full-time
Office based during probationary period/training period (first 6 months)
Study package option
Salary between £26k to £30k
Free Parking on site

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

Please apply online or contact myself Tracey Ball on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

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