Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

Propel Consult; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Private medical cover after 2 years

Job summary

Propel Consult is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant in Leicester. The role involves supporting the finance function and working on order processing, with responsibilities including recording financial transactions, trial balance preparation, and compliance tasks. Successful candidates will have previous accounts management experience up to trial balance and good Excel skills, along with a keen attention to detail. The position offers clear career growth into Commercial Finance, structured development, and is office-based with a standard work schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing accounts up to trial balance.
• Experience in a high-volume sales and purchase ledger environment.
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software or CRM systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Good commercial awareness and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Preparation of monthly trial balances and support of month-end processes.
• Performing bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
• High-volume supply chain invoice processing.
• Setting up and processing payment runs.
• Assisting with VAT returns and compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Maintaining financial documentation and schedules.

Skills

Managing accounts up to trial balance

High-volume sales and purchase ledger experience

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Accounting software

CRM systems

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of an established international procurement and supply services provider for an Assistant Accountant position. Reporting to the Commercial & Finance Manager, the role will support the finance function while also working on order processing and supply chain functions, offering broad exposure across the business. With structured development and meaningful involvement in both financial and operational activities, the position is designed to progress into a Commercial Finance role, providing a clear long‑term career pathway for an ambitious individual seeking wider commercial experience.

• 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday (36.25hours per week)
• Company pension scheme, private medical cover after 2 years
• Office Based

Duties and responsibilities

• Accurate recording of financial transactions, including posting journals such as accruals and prepayments
• Preparation of monthly trial balances (UK, Romania, Germany) and support of month‑end close processes, responding to finance queries as required
• Performing bank, supplier and customer reconciliations
• High‑volume supply chain invoice processing and manual sales ledger processing
• Setting up and processing payment runs
• Assisting with VAT returns and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations
• Maintaining accurate financial documentation and schedules, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards, and providing ad‑hoc support and analysis to the wider office team

Required skills and experience

• Previous experience managing accounts up to trial balance
• Experience in a high‑volume sales and purchase ledger environment
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software or CRM systems
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Good commercial awareness and strong communication skills