Assistant Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm based in Leicester is seeking an Accounts Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will manage invoicing, VAT returns, and maintain financial records. Offering a salary of £28,000 - £36,000, this role includes hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and clear opportunities for career progression to Finance Manager. Suitable for candidates with a minimum of 3 years' experience in accounting roles.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Auto enrolment to company pension scheme

Free Parking

Opportunity to progress to financial controller/manager

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, or Accounts Manager.
• Able to commute daily to Leicester.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing and assignment of project fees to ensure maximum profitability.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable processes to month end.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and produce reports.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Xero experience

Strong Excel skills

Education

AAT or QBE

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Are you an ambitious Assistant Accountant looking to further your career within an experienced and reputable firm? Bennett & Game are delighted to once again be partnering with a leading Consultancy working within academy estates surveying & funding, based in Leicester, as they recruit for an Accounts Manager to join their team.

The successful Accountant will have experience working up to month end passing over details to the external accountant whilst also being open to being involved within other parts of the business from time to time (HR, project co-ordination). The position is offering up to 36,000, 25 days holiday + bank + Christmas shutdown alongside progression opportunities including study support and the chance to work your way up to Finance Manager as the business grows.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing and assignment of project fees to ensure maximum profitability
• Handle accounts payable and receivable processes to month end.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Reimbursements and expenses
• Maintain accurate financial records and produce reports as required.
• Prepare reports based on financial information to be used for financial decision making.

Qualifications

• AAT or QBE will be considered
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, or Accounts Manager, within a multi‑employee, professional firm
• Able to commute daily to Leicester
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Experience in Xero with strong Excel skills

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range dependant on experience, likely ranging from 28,000 - 36,000
• Hybrid working for 1 day per week
• Flexitime and there is scope for part-time hours to suit a school day schedule
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Auto enrolment to company pension scheme
• Free Parking
• Opportunity to progress to financial controller/manager within 3-5 years

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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