Assistant Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Heckmondwike; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 12-month fixed term contract in Heckmondwike. You'll assist the Financial Controller with month-end tasks, reconciliations, and cash analysis. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and attention to detail. The position offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus benefits, and hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

Benefits package

Opportunity for career development

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month end duties.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and accruals.
• Update daily cash flow spreadsheet.
• Ensure timely supplier payments.
• Post payroll journals and maintain control accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with accounting software

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are partnering with an established business in Heckmondwike to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract.

About the Role

As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller with day-to-day accounting tasks and month-end processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment and contribute to the success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month end duties.
• Balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
• Overhead analysis and cash analysis.
• Ensuring supplier payments are made in a timely manner.
• Daily cash flow spreadsheet update.
• Posting payroll journals and maintaining control accounts.

About You

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

What We Offer

• Salary £30,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience + benefits package.
• Opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment.
• Hybrid working options (1-2 days each week).

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. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.