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Assistant Accountant

  • Location: Leeds
  • Salary: £23000 - £26000 per annum + Study Support, Pension, Parking
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 3 years ago

  • Sector: Finance, Part Qualified Finance
  • Contact: Leeds Qualified
  • Contact Email: leeds_qualified@sharpconsultancy.com
  • Expiry Date: 31 March 2021
  • Job Ref: RGO36353_1614614485
Excellent business in the Leeds area currently requires a CIMA/ACCA part qualified Accountant to join their expanding accounts function in a newly created role. The business has seen continued growth over the last few years and because of this they now need to scale up the finance department to coincide with the business's financial needs. You will be responsible for assisting with the production of the weekly and monthly accounts. As well as assisting with budget management and cash flow reporting. You will be an integral part of the finance function and a key point of contact for several department managers.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
*Assisting with the preparation, review and analysis of accurate and timely management accounts.
*Balance sheet reconciliations
*Bank Reconciliations
*Posting journals
*Processing VAT Returns
*Supporting yearend audit
*Supporting the continual review and improvement of procedures and key controls to improve efficiencies.
*Assisting with ad hoc projects and reporting.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the following experience:

*Be studying towards a full accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA)
*Analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
*Excellent Excel skills with the ability to use pivot tables and vlookups.
*Be studying towards a full accounting qualification or be qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
*Experience in an Assistant Accountant position previously would be desirable.
*Have excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
*Analytical skills and high attention to detail.

Consideration will also be given to anyone from a practice background looking to make their first move into industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a career minded ACCA/CIMA part qualified Accountant who is looking to join a business that will offer career development and progression opportunities alongside full study support.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 25 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.