Assistant Accountant

JAC Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm based in Leeds is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage financial operations, including expense claims, BACS runs, and VAT returns. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of accounting principles, experience with SAP or ERP systems, and strong proficiency in MS Excel. This permanent role offers competitive salary and full involvement in various financial tasks, including P&L analysis and supporting financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and VAT compliance.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process expense claims and post expenses to the purchase ledger monthly.
• Prepare BACS runs twice monthly, including collation and payment execution.
• Prepare entries and supporting schedules for fixed assets and prepayments.
• Reconcile ledger accounts and assist with AR/AP control.
• Perform P&L analysis and provide commentary.
• Produce weekly and monthly cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Manage overseas accounts and VAT returns.
• Assist Financial Controller in providing SAP support.

Skills

Accounting principles

VAT compliance

SAP or similar ERP systems

MS Excel

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Location: Leeds, UK

Employment status: Permanent

Salary: GBP30K

Key Responsibilities

Payment

Process expense claims and post expenses to the purchase ledger on a monthly basis.

Prepare BACS runs twice a month, including collation, approval, and payment execution.

Reporting

Prepare entries and supporting schedules for fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, etc.

Reconcile ledger accounts and assist with AR/AP control when required.

Perform P&L analysis and provide commentary.

Produce weekly and monthly cash flow reports and forecasts.

Update monthly exchange rates in SAP.

Liaise with external professionals via phone, email, and correspondence.

Administration

Manage company cars (swaps, accidents, fuel cards, car hire, etc.).

Perform other administrative tasks as required.

Overseas Branch

Manage overseas accounts, bi-monthly VAT returns, and compliance requirements.

Process payments and transfers, produce statements, and manage online banking information.

Perform bank reconciliations.

Prepare payroll, including new payee details and PAYE.

SAP Support

Assist the Financial Controller in providing SAP support across the business.

Create ad hoc reports as required.

Act as point of contact between the business and SAP Partner.

Support SAP add-on implementations.

Serve as IT liaison between external IT providers and SAP Partners.

Other Duties

Attend fortnightly ISO team meetings, if required.

Provide ad hoc support to various business functions.

Support the Managing Director when required.

Skills & Experience

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and VAT compliance.

Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

We regret to inform applicants that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding