Assistant Accountant

E&M Talent Partners Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

E&M Talent Partners Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a £50m t/o business based in South Leeds. This full-time, office-based role offers growth opportunity under the guidance of senior accountants, with exposure to IFRS16 and consolidation processes.

You will support month-end routines, VAT returns, and operational finance queries, while developing knowledge through hands-on project involvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong Excel skills with high attention to detail.
• Awareness of IFRS16 advantageous.
• Proactive and eager to learn with the ability to work under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage overhead cost lines, including maintaining supporting schedules and preparing accruals and prepayments.
• Manage and maintain IFRS16 schedules.
• Process group accounts for consolidation.
• Create recharge invoices.
• Support with month end statement batch creation.
• Revalue open transactions for changes in foreign exchange rates.
• Provide cost reports and financial information to stakeholders.
• Manage balance sheet accounts, including detailed reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Support the external audit process, including preparation of information and schedules.
• Prepare tax packs and supporting information.
• Assist with month end and year end closing activities.
• Provide operational support for finance-related queries.
• Support the wider finance team, providing assistance and cover where required.
• Undertake ad-hoc financial analysis and accounting tasks as directed by senior accountants.
• Develop knowledge and confidence through hands‑on involvement in projects, processes, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Cognos

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to elevate your career in a dynamic and supportive environment?

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant for a 50m t/o business based in South Leeds.

This role offers an exciting chance to develop your skills and contribute to a thriving business. This full-time, office-based position provides the perfect platform for growth, with the guidance of experienced Senior Accountants to help you every step of the way.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Manage overhead cost lines, including maintaining supporting schedules and preparing accruals and prepayments
• Manage and maintain IFRS16 schedules
• Process group accounts for consolidation
• Create recharge invoices
• Support with month end statement batch creation
• Revalue open transactions for changes in foreign exchange rates
• Provide cost reports and financial information to stakeholders
• Manage balance sheet accounts, including detailed reconciliations
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements
• Support the external audit process, including preparation of information and schedules
• Prepare tax packs and supporting information
• Assist with month end and year end closing activities
• Provide operational support for finance-related queries
• Support the wider finance team, providing assistance and cover where required
• Undertake ad-hoc financial analysis and accounting tasks as directed by senior accountants
• Develop knowledge and confidence through hands‑on involvement in projects, processes, and continuous improvement activities

Skills and experience: You will need to be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices. You will be a competent user of Excel with exceptional attention to detail.

Previous experience of IFRS16 and Cognos would be advantageous

This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, eager to learn, and ready to take on new challenges.