Accountant

Pertemps Leicester; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Leicester is seeking an experienced Accountant to join a growing finance team. This full-time role offers a salary up to £45,000 pa and is ideal for those who thrive in a busy environment, focusing on financial reporting and management. Benefits include 28 days holiday, pension scheme, and on-site parking.

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.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

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.

Skills

Financial reporting

Sage 50

Excel

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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