Assistant Accountant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing creative agency in Leeds is seeking a driven Assistant Accountant. Offering study support for ACCA or CIMA, this hybrid role provides hands-on experience across the finance cycle. Responsibilities include managing sales ledgers, credit control, and conducting variance analyses. Candidates must be studying AAT Level 3 or 4 and possess strong Excel skills. This position is an excellent launchpad for a Management Accountant career.

Benefits

Full study support towards ACCA or CIMA

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Currently studying AAT Level 3 or 4.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Confident in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the sales ledger process.
• Collaborate with project managers for accurate invoicing.
• Conduct weekly variance analysis between actual and forecasted sales.
• Maintain a semi-automated purchase ledger system.
• Lead the credit control function and maintain KPIs.
• Produce weekly aged debtor reports.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Assist in preparation of monthly Management Information packs.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Contribute to cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Studying AAT Level 3 or 4

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career?

Full study support towards ACCA or CIMA & Hybrid working!!

We are exclusively working with a fast-growing, internationally connected creative agency headquartered in Leeds, renowned for delivering strategic marketing across global markets.

We are looking for a driven and detail-obsessed Assistant Accountant to join their high-performing finance team. If you're currently studying towards AAT Level 3 or 4, and eager to get hands-on with every part of the finance cycle, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a growing agency.

This isn’t just another transactional finance role — it’s a launchpad to becoming a Management Accountant. You’ll gain end-to-end experience across accounts receivable, payable, credit control, reporting, forecasting, and more. You'll work directly with senior stakeholders and international teams, building the commercial awareness and technical expertise to accelerate your career.


- Take full ownership of the sales ledger process
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely and accurate invoicing across global markets
- Conduct weekly variance analysis between actual and forecasted sales
- Maintain and oversee a semi-automated purchase ledger system
- Ensure supplier invoices are accurately processed, reconciled, and paid
- Lead the credit control function, maintaining KPIs and managing aged debt
- Produce and circulate weekly aged debtor reports to internal stakeholders
- Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
- Maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing transactions
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of monthly Management Information packs
- Post journals and ensure accuracy across reporting outputs
- Support the Financial Controller with analytical reviews and variance explanations
- Complete timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist with VAT return submissions
- Contribute to cash flow forecasting and reconciliation
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support as needed

Essential:

- Currently studying AAT Level 3 or 4
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Confident in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
- Self-starter with a passion for learning and growth