Assistant Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization in Sheffield is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage sales ledger functions, prepare vendor payments, and assist with audits. This role offers exposure to finance processes from start to finish, along with a strong study support package and flexible hybrid working. Candidates will benefit from 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, and a company pension. Ideal for those eager to grow in their finance career with a supportive team.

Benefits

Strong study support package

25 days holiday + stats

Flexible hybrid working

Free onsite parking

Company Pension

Healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
• Experience in finance-related roles is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales ledger functions and produce sales orders.
• Prepare vendor ledger payments and handle queries.
• Assist with annual audits and statutory requirements.

Skills

Managing the sales ledger function

Exposure to finance processes

Ability to use SAP software

Balancing cash transactions

Tools

SAP software

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be exclusively working alongside an outstanding non‑for‑profit organisation based in the heart of Sheffield.

An organisation that is continuously growing now are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their team.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and Accounts Assistant, this role will give all round exposure to someone who is eager to be involved with the process from start to finish.

Duties include:

• Managing the sales ledger function
• Producing sales orders, proforma invoices and subsequent invoices
• Allocating payments to the sales ledger
• Preparation of vendor ledger payments and dealing with subsequent queries
• Reconciling cash transactions
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Calculation of Accruals & Prepayments
• Responsibility for the fixed asset register
• Intercompany transactions & reconciliations
• Posting finance transactions using SAP software
• Preparation of VAT returns including for VAT registrations in the EU
• Advising and supporting non-finance staff of the facilities available and requirements of the finance function with respect to accounting standards
• Monitoring and processing staff expense claims and allowances in line with company policy
• Monitoring and processing staff credit cards
• CRM Patients and Editor claims
• Assisting with the annual audit and other statutory requirements
• Assisting the preparation of budgets
• Assisting and advising the purchase ledger function as and when required

Benefits:

• A strong study support package
• 25 days holiday + stats
• Flexible hybrid working
• Free onsite parking & excellent public transport links
• Company Pension
• Healthcare scheme

If you would be interested in this role, please apply for further details.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.