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Assistant Accountant

Robert Half
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 4AA

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Robert Half is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller.
  • The role involves bank reconciliations, balance sheet management, month-end support, and audit preparation, with opportunities for project work.
  • Candidates should be confident in month-end processes and reconciliations, with experience in cross-department collaboration.
  • A salary range is not explicitly stated, but pay rates are dependent on experience, qualifications, and training.
  • The position requires relevant experience, with suitable candidates encouraged to apply regardless of their level of experience.

Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of our client for a capable and proactive Assistant Accountant to support their finance team, reporting into the Financial Controller. This varied role includes bank reconciliations, balance sheet management, month-end support, and audit preparation, with opportunities to engage in project work and provide cross-functional finance support across Accounts Payable and Credit Control.

This is a hands-on opportunity ideal for someone confident with month-end processes, reconciliations, and collaborating across departments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform regular Bank Account Reconciliations

  • Maintain clean and accurate Balance Sheet Reconciliations

  • Conduct the weekly BACS payment run

  • Assist the Financial Controller in preparing for the annual financial audit

  • Prepare and submit the monthly VAT return

  • Support Month-End Procedures including:

    • Posting month-end journals

    • Updating overhead summaries and reports

  • Provide Accounts Payable support:

    • Process supplier reconciliations

    • Assist with daily tasks and provide holiday cover

  • Provide Credit Control support:

    • Post debit notes

    • Assist with daily credit control tasks and holiday cover

  • Participate in ad hoc finance projects and tasks as required

  • Work closely with other departments, supporting cross-functional finance queries and activities (business partnering)

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.