Assistant Accountant

ELITE SEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED; Elland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Hybrid Working (up to 40%)

Generous Holidays

Parking

Wellbeing Scheme

Job summary

Elite Search Associates are working with a well established business in Elland seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic finance team on a hybrid basis. The ideal candidate is experienced post AAT Level 4 or a junior accountant stepping up, with a pathway to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Typical duties include preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns, tax computations, and assisting with month-end procedures while maintaining accurate records and adhering to standards.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2yrs+ post AAT 4 qualification; industry or accountancy practice experience considered.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Solid working knowledge of accountancy; prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Problem solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication with internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory year end accounts/general accounts.
• Handle VAT returns.
• Draft and complete tax computations with minimal supervision.
• Draft year end accounts.
• Prepare tax computations.
• Maintain accurate financial data.
• Support month-end closing procedures.
• Collaborate with senior accounting staff to ensure timely processing and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

AAT Level 4

Job description

Overview

Elite Search Associates are working in partnership with a well established and successful business in the Elland area seeking to expand their team with the addition of an Assistant Accountant to join their dynamic finance team to work on a Hybrid working basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your finance accounting skills within a fast-paced environment, supporting the accurate management of financial records and ensuring compliance with business standards. The ideal candidate will either be and experienced Assistant Accountant post AAT Level 4 OR potentially a Junior level Accountant seeking their next step in their accounting career! This opportunity is open to both levels of applicants!

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare statutory year end accounts/general accounts
• Handle VAT returns
• Completion and preparation of tax computations with minimal supervision
• Drafting of year end accounts
• Tax computation preparation
• Maintaining accurate financial data
• Supporting month-end closing procedures.
• You will work closely with senior accounting staff to ensure timely processing of transactions and adherence to best practices in financial management. This position is integral to maintaining transparent and efficient financial operations across the business.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Ideally 2yrs+ post AAT 4 Qualification (less experience will also be considered for candidate seeking the next step in their career) Industry or Accountancy Practice experience considered.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Solid working knowledge and understanding of accountancy, able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Problem solving skills and high attention to detail, able to check own work to ensure accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral to deal with both internal and external colleagues and contacts.

Salary & Benefits:

30- 40K doe

Pension

Hybrid Working (up to 40%)

Generous Holidays

Parking

Wellbeing Scheme & Much more!