Assistant Accountant

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein dynamisches Unternehmen in Leicester sucht einen proaktiven und detailorientierten Assistant Accountant, der das Finanzteam unterstützt. Diese Rolle umfasst die Verwaltung von Buchhaltungsfunktionen, die Gewährleistung der Genauigkeit finanzieller Berichte und die Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Teams. Ideal für jemanden, der in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld gedeiht und Freude an der Analyse finanzieller Daten hat. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, wertvolle Erfahrungen in einem engagierten Team zu sammeln, mit dem Potenzial für eine dauerhafte Anstellung nach einem 5/6-monatigen Vertrag.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in einer Finanzrolle, idealerweise in einem großen Unternehmen.
• Fähigkeit, präzise Ergebnisse unter Druck zu liefern.

Responsibilities

• Wartung aller finanziellen Aufzeichnungen, einschließlich Bankabstimmungen.
• Vorbereitung detaillierter und klarer Bilanzabstimmungen.

Skills

Finanzanalyse

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Detailorientierung

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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PQ & Qualified Finance Recruiter - East Mids

Gleeson are working with a business based in Leicester that are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Group Finance team. This position will play a vital role in supporting the overall financial operations by managing a variety of accounting functions, from posting transactions to balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with multiple teams to ensure accuracy and timely financial reporting.

This role will initially be a 5/6 month FTC with the potential of a permanent opportunity.

• 3 days on site
• Salary between £33,000 - £40,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance of all essential financial records, including but not limited to bank reconciliations, cashbooks, expenses, VAT, income, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure the accurate and timely posting of journals, maintaining clear and up-to-date ledgers.
• Manage accruals and prepayments to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare detailed, clear, and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse key financial data and accounts such as rebates, expenses, grants, and intercompany balances, providing insightful reports.
• Provide assistance and guidance to divisional finance teams when necessary, helping them navigate accounting processes and ensuring alignment.
• Contribute to the forecasting and budgeting process by providing key financial data.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the wider Group Finance team and assist with administrative duties on finance-related initiatives.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within a large corporate environment, is highly advantageous.
• Strong organisational abilities, with the capability to deliver accurate results under pressure and within strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial data clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• A detail-focused individual who takes pride in delivering precise work.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with a focus on financial analysis and reporting.
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently and demonstrate initiative.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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