Assistant Accountant

Gleeson Recruitment Ltd; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Market Harborough is looking for a proactive Assistant Accountant to oversee various finance operations using Xero. This full-time role involves managing transactional processes, ensuring accuracy in accounting, and working closely with the Group Finance team, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Accountant or similar role needed.
• Previous use of Xero is highly beneficial.
• Proficient in MS Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactional processing across bank, supplier and staff accounts using Xero.
• Perform reconciliations across credit cards, supplier accounts, and banking transactions.
• Prepare month-end schedules and financial reporting packs for management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Financial systems

MS Excel

Education

Previous experience in Assistant Accountant or similar role

Tools

Xero

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-driven Assistant Accountant to join a growing organisation in Market Harborough.

Working closely with the Group Finance team, you'll play a vital role in the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across multiple entities within the business. This is a fully office-based position ideal for someone who thrives on variety, has excellent attention to detail, and is confident managing end-to-end finance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing transactional processing across bank, supplier and staff accounts using XeroSupporting purchase ledger activity: reviewing invoice coding, assisting with invoice uploads, and ensuring accurate reconciliation of transactionsPerforming regular reconciliations across credit cards, supplier accounts, and banking transactionsReviewing and posting payroll data processed via an external provider and ensuring it is accurately reflected in the accountsReviewing external reports and aligning financial records accordingly on a weekly and monthly basisActing as a point of contact for operational teams Supporting the preparation of month-end schedules, journals and reporting packs for managementWorking with the Group Financial Controller to ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and compliant

About You:

Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance roleExperience using Xero is highly beneficialStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesProficient in MS Excel and comfortable working with financial systems and approval platformsExcellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

What's On Offer:

Salary up to £30,000 (depending on experience)Full-time, fully office-based role - no remote/hybrid optionsOpportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of finance tasks in a multi-entity environmentSupportive team and leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and development

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