Assistant Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team based in Doncaster with a hybrid working pattern. You will support month-end, post journals, and maintain accurate financial records while collaborating with the wider finance team.

The role offers exposure across a broad range of accounting duties and progression opportunities for an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant looking to take the next step, with a salary of up to £35,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or finance environment.
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Solid Excel skills and attention to detail.
• AAT study or accounting qualifications advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processes and reporting.
• Prepare and post journals.
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Accruals and prepayments.
• Support with accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist with VAT returns.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Investigate discrepancies and queries.
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team contribution

Education

AAT study or accounting qualifications advantageous

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team based in Doncaster.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant looking to take the next step in their career and gain further exposure across a broad range of accounting duties, whilst benefiting from a hybrid working pattern.

Working closely with the wider finance team, you will be involved in the day-to-day running of the accounts function, supporting with month-end and ensuring the financial information is accurate and up to date.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting with month-end processes and reporting
• Preparing and posting journals
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Accruals and prepayments
• Supporting with accounts payable and receivable
• Assisting with VAT returns
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies and queries
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc reporting and analysis

About you

We're looking for someone with previous experience within an accounts or finance environment who is keen to develop their knowledge and take on more responsibility.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant position
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience with reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments
• Strong Excel skills
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work independently while also contributing to a wider finance team
• AAT study or a desire to progress with your accounting qualifications would be advantageous, but isn't essential.

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team in Doncaster, offering a hybrid working pattern and salary of up to £35,000.

If you're an Accounts Assistant looking for more responsibility, or an Assistant Accountant looking for a new challenge, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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.