Assistant Accountant

Mpeople; Leeds; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mpeople is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant in Batley. This permanent role supports monthly management accounts, budgeting, and financial planning within a forward-thinking prospect company.

You will reconcile invoices, manage ledgers, and assist in audits while collaborating across departments. The ideal candidate has accounting experience, AAT or equivalent qualification, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Accountant or similar role.
• Ideally AAT or equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation and reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Reconcile invoices, expenses and financial data for accuracy.
• Credit control, Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger tasks.
• Maintain and update financial records in line with policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to verify financial information.
• Assist in preparing reports for senior management and external parties.
• Participate in audits and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Proactive learning

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Batley

£33K- £35K depending on experience

Join our client's dynamic team in Batley as a Permanent Assistant Accountant, where you'll play a vital role in supporting financial operations within a forward-thinking Prospect company. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Accountant to develop their career within a welcoming and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation and reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Reconcile invoices, expenses, and financial data to ensure accuracy
• Credit control
• Sales Ledger
• Purchase ledger
• Maintain and update financial records in line with company policies
• Collaborate with other departments to gather and verify financial information
• Assist in the preparation of reports for senior management and external parties
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Cash and banking
• Assist with Vat return
• Admin tasks as required

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as an Assistant Accountant or similar role
• Ideally AAT or equivalent qualification
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication skills, able to work effectively within a team
• Proficient in key software such as Excel and accounting systems
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow

The role offers competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive working environment that values collaboration and innovation.