Assistant Accountant

Search Consultancy LTD; Batley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £35,000

12-month fixed-term contract

Supportive and collaborative team

Exposure across finance function

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Leeds-based team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers exposure across a broad finance function, supporting day-to-day accounting activities and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

You will assist with month-end close, journal posting, balance sheet reconciliations and forecasting, while working closely with other teams to deliver high-quality financial insights.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position.
• Good understanding of core accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Post journals, accruals and prepayments
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Produce financial reports and analysis for stakeholders
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities when required
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal procedures
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies
• Support process improvements across the finance function

Skills

Accounting principles

Month-end close

Excel

Finance systems

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Assistant Accountant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a business based in Leeds on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied role offering exposure across a broad finance function, supporting the day-to-day accounting activities and helping to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Post journals, accruals and prepayments
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Produce financial reports and analysis for stakeholders
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities when required
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal procedures
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies
• Support process improvements across the finance function

About You

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position
• Good understanding of core accounting principles
• Experience with month-end processes and reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to work

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable exposure across a varied finance function
• Excellent benefits package

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age