Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant | £35,000  benefits | Harewood, Leeds The Opportunity Vibrant, modern and ambitious owner-led SME have an opportunity for a diligent and enthusiastic Assistant Accountant (full time or perhaps 4 days per week). You’ll be number 2 to the Financial Controller for the business – supporting with all areas of transactional finance for the group (AP, sales ledger and credit control, payroll and expenses, reconciliations, month end reporting etc) It’s a fast paced small growing company (15 permanent employees currently) and you’ll play a vital role.

As the business continues to expand and your knowledge and understanding develops you will have chance to broaden your skill set. It’s a really welcoming and collaborative team, you’ll be working for an approachable and highly experienced FC and an infectiously enthusiastic and driven MD/owner. You’ll enjoy plenty of autonomy and a sensible work life balance. The role is busy and there is plenty to do but there is no expectation of overtime / out of hours working.

In fact the role could fit around school drop offs / pick ups / other commitments if someone was looking for reduced hours. You will ideally have previous experience of purchase ledger / sales ledger / general month end accounting tasks (from either an accounting firm or another small professional business). You will be a conscientious and methodical Assistant Accountant / Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper.

Someone who takes pride in their accuracy and natural attention to detail. You’ll have solid IT skills and ideally previous experience of Sage software. It’s a role for someone who will enjoy making a difference to an aspirational growing business in a varied transactional accounting position.

Required:

Previous experience of core transactional accounting (ledger duties, reconciliations etc) A positive attitude to solving new problems and picking up new tasks. Good understanding of Excel / general IT skills. Ability to work with autonomy and naturally well organised. Professionalism, common sense and ideally a great sense of humour! Apply now If you would like to be considered for the Assistant Accountant role in Harewood, please click 'apply now' or contact our team direct.