Assistant Accountant, Leicester

RECfinancial are currently shortlisting exclusively for this Leicester based company as they look to appoint an Assistant Accountant on a Permanent Full-time basis. This position is due to year-on-year growth and an expanding business. The firm has a friendly, professional feel with an empowering Financial Controller at the helm.

The successful applicant will be working within a fast growing and dynamic business. Profitable and expecting a very exciting period of growth within the next 12-months.  

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller the new role will be supporting with month end tasks, providing support for transactional finance functions and helping with the preparation of monthly management accounts. Commutable from all over Leicester, Leicestershire as this role is fully remote. 

The Assistant Accountant role:

• To provide cover and support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions

• Preparation of weekly payment runs

• Monthly Payroll and Pension Administration

• Assisting with Preparation and processing of quarterly VAT return

•  Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.

• Maintaining ledgers with precision, including accruals, prepayments, and monthly journals

•  Assisting in reconciling control accounts.

• Supporting In House projects and improvements.

• Ensuring best practices are adhered to in line with company policies and procedures

•  Any other tasks as and when required

Skills and Experience Required 

• AAT qualified

• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people of all levels throughout the business

• Adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

On offer is a generous packing including;

• £28000 - £35000

• Monday - Friday hours 

• Hybrid working

• Holiday 32 days hol inc

• Pension

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

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

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