Assistant Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Harrogate; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm in Harrogate is seeking a dynamic and motivated Assistant Accountant to join their busy Finance Department. This full-time role offers an immediate start on a temporary contract for 3 months, with the potential to become permanent. Responsibilities include preparing full management accounts, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and acting as a finance business partner. Ideal candidates should be AAT Level 3 qualified with strong accounting experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Joining this supportive team provides a pathway for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Free on site car parking

Opportunity for the role to become permanent

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in month-end and management accounting is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills required for liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full end-to-end monthly management accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Act as a finance business partner, liaising with other departments.
• Support year-end audit and statutory reporting.

Skills

Strong month-end and management accounting experience

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proactive and detail-oriented approach

Education

AAT Level 3 qualified (or qualified by experience)

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Assistant Accountant to join a busy Finance Department in Harrogate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to grow their career in finance.

The role is available with an immediate start and will offer 3 months on a temporary contract before becoming permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare full end-to-end monthly management accounts, including prepayments, accruals, journals, and cost analysis.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Act as a finance business partner, liaising with other departments.
• Attend internal stakeholder meetings.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and internal reporting.
• Support year-end audit and statutory reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• AAT Level 3 qualified (or qualified by experience).
• Strong month-end and management accounting experience.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in explaining financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a willingness to learn.
• Experience with Sage X3 is an advantage, but full training will be provided.

Why apply?

• Be part of a global company.
• Opportunity for the role to become permanent.
• Supportive team environment and ongoing professional development.

What’s on offer?

• Temp to Perm opportunity
• Immediate start
• The role is full time 37.5 hour per week – office based.
• Application for part time hours will also be considered (minimum 25 hours per week)
• Free on site car parking