Assistant Accountant: Temp-to-Perm with Global Finance Team

Sharp Consultancy; Harrogate; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm in Harrogate is seeking a dynamic and motivated Assistant Accountant to join their busy Finance Department. This full-time role offers an immediate start on a temporary contract for 3 months, with the potential to become permanent. Responsibilities include preparing full management accounts, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and acting as a finance business partner. Ideal candidates should be AAT Level 3 qualified with strong accounting experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Joining this supportive team provides a pathway for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Free on site car parking

Opportunity for the role to become permanent

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in month-end and management accounting is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills required for liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full end-to-end monthly management accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Act as a finance business partner, liaising with other departments.
• Support year-end audit and statutory reporting.

Skills

Strong month-end and management accounting experience

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proactive and detail-oriented approach

Education

AAT Level 3 qualified (or qualified by experience)

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

A leading finance recruitment firm in Harrogate is seeking a dynamic and motivated Assistant Accountant to join their busy Finance Department. This full-time role offers an immediate start on a temporary contract for 3 months, with the potential to become permanent. Responsibilities include preparing full management accounts, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and acting as a finance business partner. Ideal candidates should be AAT Level 3 qualified with strong accounting experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Joining this supportive team provides a pathway for ongoing professional development.