Assistant Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is assisting a well-established manufacturing business in Chesterfield to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves supporting day-to-day accounting and helping ensure timely, accurate financial information.

Ideal candidate is AAT qualified or close to completion, with a solid grounding in core accounting principles, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance role.
• AAT qualification or working towards the qualification.
• Understanding of core accounting principles.
• Strong numerical skills with high attention to detail.
• Confidence using Excel and accounting systems.
• Proactive approach to workload and deadlines.
• Keen to learn and progress in finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.
• Support month-end processes including accruals and prepayments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports and schedules.
• Assist with purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues to keep the department running smoothly.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Proactive time management

Education

AAT qualification in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Chesterfield who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to further develop their accounting skills within a busy manufacturing environment. Ideally, you will be AAT qualified or at the later stages of your studies, with a desire to continue building your experience and progress your career within finance.

Working on-site as part of the finance team, you will support the day-to-day accounting function, helping to ensure financial information is accurate, timely and well maintained. This role would suit someone with a solid grounding in finance who is keen to take on additional responsibility and develop their technical knowledge.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing and maintaining financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Assisting with purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations as required.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Working closely with colleagues across the finance team to support the smooth running of the department.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Be AAT qualified or working towards the later stages of the qualification.
• Have a good understanding of core accounting principles.
• Possess strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Be confident using Excel and accounting systems.
• Have a proactive approach, with the ability to organise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Be keen to learn, develop and take the next step in their finance career.

What's on offer?

• Salary of £28,000 – £35,000, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Office-based working in Chesterfield.
• The opportunity to develop your accounting experience within an established manufacturing business.
• A varied role offering exposure to a broad range of finance activities.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.