Assistant Accountant / Finance Officer

Confidential; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free car parking

Temporary contract

Job summary

Confidential in Barnsley is seeking an Assistant Accountant/Finance Officer to join the finance team on a 12-month temporary contract. The role offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and part/full-time options.

Salary up to £32,000 (pro rata) depending on experience. The successful candidate will assist with monthly management accounts, reconciliations, ledgers, month-end and year-end procedures, cash flow monitoring, accruals/prepayments, VAT returns, and stakeholder liaison.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
• Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Support month-end and year-end procedures
• Monitor cash flow and prepare financial reports as required
• Assist with accruals and prepayments
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity
• Support VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve queries

Job description

Assistant Accountant/Finance Officer Temporary Up to £32,000 (pro rata) BarnsleyHybrid working - flexible hours/ full time or part time

Your new company

A growing and well-established business based in Barnsley is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join its finance team on a 12 month temporary contract.

Your new role

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Support month-end and year-end procedures
• Monitor cash flow and prepare financial reports as required
• Assist with accruals and prepayments
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity
• Support VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve queries

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
• Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday - 9am - 5pm flexible and will consider part-time options
• Hybrid working 3/4 days in the office - free car parking
• 12-month temporary contract
• Supportive and collaborative working environment