Assistant Accountant - Study Support & Growth

Sharp Consultancy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Chesterfield to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will support day-to-day accounting, prepare monthly management accounts, assist with month-end, balance sheet reconciliations, and help with purchase and sales ledgers.

The role requires AAT qualified or working towards, strong numeracy, and proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Be AAT qualified or working towards the later stages of the qualification.
• Have a good understanding of core accounting principles.
• Possess strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Be confident using Excel and accounting systems.
• Have a proactive approach, with the ability to organise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Be keen to learn, develop and take the next step in their finance career.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing and maintaining financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Assisting with purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations as required.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Working closely with colleagues across the finance team to support the smooth running of the department.

Education

AAT qualification or working towards later stages

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Chesterfield to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will support day-to-day accounting, prepare monthly management accounts, assist with month-end, balance sheet reconciliations, and help with purchase and sales ledgers.

The role requires AAT qualified or working towards, strong numeracy, and proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.