Graduate Accounts Assistant

Search Consultancy; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role offers a clear progression path towards becoming a Finance Manager while pursuing a professional accounting qualification. You will engage in management accounting, handle ledgers, and contribute to the preparation of management reports and statutory accounts. The company fosters a supportive environment for growth, along with hybrid working options and excellent benefits. If you are eager to advance your finance career and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Study support

Hybrid working

Clear progression plan

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or STEM subjects with strong academic performance.
• Proactive in process improvements and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Involved in management accounting and maintaining purchase and sales ledgers.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns and support year-end audit preparation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Finance and Accountancy

Degree in STEM subjects

Job description

Search Consultancy are partnering exclusively with a long standing client in Leeds City Centre, to recruit a Graduate Accounts Assistant for a commercial fast paced business. The role not only offers a clear progression path, you will be studying towards a professional accounting qualification and working towards the goal of becoming a Finance Manager in the future.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be involved in management accounting, as well as the incorporation of purchase ledger, sales ledger, cash book and loan schedules. You will maintain the accruals and prepayments and support in the preparation of management account reports including analysis of actual versus budget. You will prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns and issues invoices to customers. In addition you will support in the preparation of statutory accounts for the year end audit and liaise with the audit team during their fieldwork.

To be considered for this role you will:

• Hold a degree in Finance and Accountancy or STEM subjects (2:1 or 1st Classification desirable)
• Demonstrate a strong academic background
• Be looking to study towards a professional accounting qualification
• Be looking to progress your career in finance
• Be proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements
• Be an excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal skills to support effective working relationships with stakeholders
• Have excellent analytical skills

What's on offer?

Starting salary £25,000 + study support + hybrid working + excellent benefits + clear progression plan

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.