Assistant Accountant + Study Support

RG Consultancy; Elland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy firm based in Elland is seeking an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join their small finance team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate should be studying for AAT with at least level 2 and will handle a range of accounting duties such as bank reconciliations and payroll processing. This position offers flexible working hours, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and study support for further qualifications.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

25 days holiday plus birthday

Company pension scheme

Study support for AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Qualifications

• Actively studying AAT with a minimum of level 2.
• Capable of managing varied accounting responsibilities.
• Strong detail orientation for reconciliations and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Handle full end to end payroll for staff.
• Assist with month end duties including accruals and journals.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Credit card reconciliations

End to end payroll processing

Education

AAT Level 2

Job description

We are pleased to be working with an excellent client based in Elland who are looking for an ambitious assistant accountant to join the small finance team on a permanent basis.

This role would suit someone who is actively studying AAT (already level 2 as a minimum) who is looking for an all rounded, varied role - reporting into the financial controller within the company.

Duties include:

• Bank reconciliations
• Credit card reconciliations
• Matching and coding purchase invoices
• Full end to end payroll; monthly and weekly staff, including processing all expenses and bonuses
• Support HR with holidays/sickness etc
• Assist with month end duties such as accruals, prepayments and journals
• Assist the FC with the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• VAT and CIS returns
• Assist with ad hoc duties within accounts.

Benefits:

• 37.5 hours per week - flexible start and finish times
• 25 days + birthday + bank holidays
• On site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Study support - AAT/ACCA/CIMA