Accountant

Pertemps; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accountant to join a growing finance team in Leicester. The ideal candidate will thrive in a busy environment and have previous experience in a similar role. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports, managing ledgers, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The position offers a salary of up to £45,000 pa, along with benefits such as 28 days' holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and experience of using Sage 50.
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence using finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Supporting year-end processes and liaising with auditors.
• Overseeing purchase and sales ledgers, accruals and prepayments.
• Monitoring cashflow and producing regular reports.
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures and regulations.
• Providing support and guidance to the wider finance team and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial reporting

Excel

Sage 50

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Accountant – Leicester · Permanent · Up to £45,000 pa (depending on experience) · Full Time, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Benefits of the Accountant role: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension scheme and free on-site parking.

We’re working with a successful business who are seeking an experienced Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Accountant who enjoys a varied role and wants to make a real impact within a supportive company.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and journals
• Supporting year-end processes and liaising with auditors
• Overseeing purchase and sales ledgers, accruals and prepayments
• Monitoring cashflow and producing regular reports
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures and regulations
• Providing support and guidance to the wider finance team and stakeholders

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as an Accountant or similar finance role
• Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and experience of using Sage 50
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

If you’re an experienced Accountant who thrives in a busy and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you please apply today!