Assistant Accountant

Marks Sattin Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking a Group Assistant Accountant in Leeds. This permanent role offers up to £40,000, hybrid working, and full study support for ACA/ACCA/CIMA. The successful candidate will support month-end processes, contribute to financial reporting, and assist in audit compliance. Ideal for degree-qualified individuals with strong Excel skills looking to grow their finance career.

Benefits

Study support (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Hybrid working

Progression potential

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (2:1 or above) or equivalent.
• Studying towards or interested in pursuing ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end process, including journal postings and reconciliations.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and ensure accurate settlements.
• Prepare and review management information, including variance analysis.
• Contribute to group and statutory reporting with supporting schedules.
• Support forecasting cycles, including cashflow and KPI reporting.
• Assist with audit and compliance processes as needed.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactivity

Education

Degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Marks Sattin is partnering with a well-established organisation in Leeds to recruit a Group Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term finance career within a large, fast‑paced business. You'll be joining a collaborative central finance team and will gain exposure to a variety of financial activities – from group reporting and cashflow forecasting to statutory accounting and audit preparation.

For this role, our client will offer up to £40,000 plus study support (AAT/ACCA/CIMA), hybrid working and more!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month‑end process, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate settlements and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review management information, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Contribute to group and statutory reporting, providing supporting schedules and analysis.
• Support forecasting and budgeting cycles, including cashflow and KPI reporting.
• Assist with audit and compliance processes, supplying data and explanations as needed.
• Provide financial and administrative support to central cost centres, including SAP processing and reporting.

About You

• Degree‑qualified (2:1 or above) or equivalent.
• Studying towards or interested in pursuing ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Proactive, inquisitive, and keen to develop in a dynamic finance environment.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is advantageous.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical accounting skills while gaining broad exposure across a central finance function. The business offers excellent progression potential and full study support.

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