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Graduate Accounts Assistant

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Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 25,000

Full time

25 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team in Leeds. This exciting role offers a clear progression path towards becoming a Finance Manager while you work towards a professional accounting qualification. You will engage in management accounting, handle purchase and sales ledgers, and prepare financial reports. With a commitment to your development, this role provides study support and hybrid working options, making it a fantastic opportunity for proactive individuals eager to advance their finance careers. Join a supportive environment that values your growth and success!

Study support

Hybrid working

Clear progression plan

Excellent benefits

Degree in Finance or STEM subjects with strong academic background.
Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements.

Involved in management accounting and maintaining financial records.
Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns, support year-end audit.

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Process Improvement

Degree in Finance and Accountancy

Degree in STEM subjects

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 he 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.

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