Assistant Accountant

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Morley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing UK-based finance firm is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their supportive team in Morley. In this varied role, you will support full-cycle accounting processes, perform reconciliations, and assist with audits. Successful candidates will have finance experience and good Excel skills. The position offers flexible working hours and hybrid options with a competitive leave package.

Benefits

Hybrid working – 4 days from home

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an all-round finance role.
• AAT qualification or working towards ACA/CIMA is advantageous.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and analyse financial data.

Responsibilities

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support full-cycle accounting processes.
• Manage payroll journal and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare VAT returns and management accounts.
• Assist with year-end processes and audits.

Skills

All-round finance experience

AAT qualification or working towards ACA/CIMA

Analytical skills

Excel skills (Pivot tables, SUMIFS)

Job description

Sewell Wallis is working with a growing business based on the outskirts of Leeds, looking to add an Assistant Accountant to their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive finance team, working in a varied but demanding Assistant Accountant role that will play a key part in supporting the growth agenda for the business. The role offers autonomy and opportunity for the successful candidate.

What will you be doing?

• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and assisting with month‑end close.
• Supporting full‑cycle accounting processes for review before submission.
• Managing payroll journal, intercompany transactions, bank reconciliations, deferred income, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets.
• Preparing VAT returns, management accounts, and variance analysis.
• Assisting with year‑end processes and audits.
• Streamlining financial processes and implementing improvements.
• Providing ad hoc support to Accounts Assistant with purchase/sales ledger functions.

What skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience of working in an all‑round finance role.
• AAT qualification or working towards ACA/CIMA or QBE would be advantageous.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, analyse financial data, and provide insightful recommendations for improvements.
• Good Excel skills up to Pivot tables, SUMIFS, etc.

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working – 4 days from home!
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days annual leave and bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.

Send us your CV below or contact Lawrie Bacon for more information.

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