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Assistant Accountant

Job description

​Sharp Consultancy are supporting an excellent business in LS27 to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a small finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their accounting experience within a busy and supportive environment.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining financial controls, and assisting with month-end processes.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.

  • Support month-end and year-end close activities.

  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.

  • Process journals, accruals, and prepayments.

  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.

  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as required.

  • Maintain fixed asset registers and associated accounting records.

  • Prepare and submit financial reports and analysis for management.

  • Assist with external audit requirements and provide supporting documentation.

  • Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in compliance with company policies.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within finance processes.

About You

  • To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience working in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant, or similar accounting role.

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.

  • Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

  • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary between £30,000 - £36,000 dependant on experience

  • 12 month fixed term contract

  • Excellent benefits

  • Training and professional development support.

  • Friendly and collaborative working environment.

  • This role is based in the office full time, Monday to Friday.

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Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

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.