Assistant Accountant: Growth-Focused Month-End Role

Confidential; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Leicester is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a supportive finance team. You will gain exposure to transactional finance tasks and month-end processes, building a solid foundation for a long-term career.

The role involves managing purchase and sales ledgers, setting up supplier payments, and supporting VAT returns and audit queries. AAT qualification or studying, plus strong Excel skills, will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or currently studying, or equivalent experience.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities.
• Proactive mindset with a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers and process invoices.
• Set up supplier payments, banking allocations, and expenses.
• Assist with month-end close activities, VAT returns, and audits.
• Maintain intercompany reconciliations and provide team support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive learner

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Education

AAT qualification / studying or degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Confidential in Leicester is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a supportive finance team. You will gain exposure to transactional finance tasks and month-end processes, building a solid foundation for a long-term career.

The role involves managing purchase and sales ledgers, setting up supplier payments, and supporting VAT returns and audit queries. AAT qualification or studying, plus strong Excel skills, will help you succeed.