Assistant Accountant

Yorkshire Talent Partners; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company with a global presence is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Accountant to join their friendly finance team. This role offers flexibility and a chance to engage in various accounting tasks, from daily reconciliations to month-end processes, all while maintaining a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Positive work-life balance

Varied role with opportunities to add value

Friendly and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience in accruals, prepayments, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes.
• Ability to manage large volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Process purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Support the month-end process with accruals and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Methodical approach

Proactive attitude

Job description

Yorkshire Talent Partners are delighted to be supporting a highly successful client in their search for a hands-on, detail-focused Part-Time Assistant Accountant.

This is a business with global success and a trusted reputation, yet they remain proud of their family feel and down-to-earth culture. They’re looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in accurate work, and would relish the chance to contribute to a friendly and supportive finance team.

This part-time opportunity offers an excellent balance for someone looking to stay professionally active while working flexibly over Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

What’s On Offer

• Part-time hours that support a positive work-life balance
• A varied role with opportunities to get involved and add value
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Competitive salary of c. £30,000 - £35,000 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience

The Role

This is a varied position that will see the successful candidate play a key role in supporting the finance function. The role covers everything from daily reconciliations to month-end processes and ad hoc finance tasks, offering plenty of variety while being part of a close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities will Include

• Performing daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts (GBP, USD, EUR) including Bank of Ireland, Novo Bank, PayPal, Stripe, and cashbook reconciliations
• Carrying out petty cash checks to ensure records are accurate
• Processing purchase ledger and sales ledger
• Managing pension postings and processing salary-related journals (including Westfield contributions)
• Supporting the month-end process by preparing accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining the fixed asset register, processing additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Assisting with commission reports, inter-company recharges, and directors’ loan interest calculations
• Supporting with monthly and ad hoc payment runs
• Providing general assistance to the finance team where needed

The Ideal Candidate

• Solid experience in accruals, prepayments, and bank reconciliations
• A strong understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage large volumes of data
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• The ability to manage their own workload and meet deadlines
• A positive, proactive attitude with a flexible and team-oriented mindset