Assistant Accountant

Astute Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant for a permanent, full-time role with excellent career progression opportunities. The candidate will be responsible for managing reconciliations, supporting Accounts Payable, and ensuring compliance in financial reporting. AAT Level 3 or 4 is preferred, along with strong attention to detail and experience in multi-site financial systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in full-function accounts is essential.
• Proven track record in reconciliations and allocations.
• Ability to support Accounts Payable and accruals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reconciliations and maintain balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with bookkeeping and daily accounting tasks.
• Collaborate with departments to support financial operations.

Skills

Reconciliations

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Multi-site financial systems

Education

AAT Level 3 or 4

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Assistant Accountant – Permanent – Full–Time – up to 30,000

Astute Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing nationwide company seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is a permanent, full–time role with excellent opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain reconciliations, allocations, and balance sheet accounts
• Support Accounts Payable, including accruals for operational expenses
• Assist with transactional bookkeeping and daily accounting tasks
• Work across multiple sites using Sage Intacct and company billing systems
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial reporting
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial operations
• Support growth initiatives, including integration of new acquisitions

Requirements

• AAT Level 3 or 4 preferred
• Proven experience in full–function accounts
• Strong skills in reconciliations, allocations, and balance sheet management
• Confident with Accounts Payable processes and accruals
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with multi–site financial systems preferred
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Long–term commitment and willingness to grow with the business

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