Assistant Accountant

An opportunity has become available for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team on an immediate start basis. This would suit someone with a good grounding in purchase ledger or transactional finance who is looking for a broader role and the opportunity to develop their month-end accounting experience.

Working across multiple group companies, you'll take responsibility for key purchase ledger activities while working closely with the Finance Managers and supporting them with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and other month-end tasks.

The role will include:

Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records

Preparing and processing supplier payment runs

Monitoring invoice approvals and resolving outstanding queries

Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies

Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Supporting bank and control account reconciliations

Assisting the Finance Managers with balance sheet reconciliations

Supporting accruals, prepayments and month-end journals

Assisting with wider month-end reporting as your experience develops

Supporting finance process and systems improvements

Providing general support across the wider finance team

You may be:

An experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking to broaden your responsibilities

An Accounts Assistant looking for greater exposure to month end

An AAT studier or someone looking to begin ACCA or CIMA

Already working as an Assistant Accountant and looking for a role with further development

You don't need to be an experienced management accountant. A solid grounding in transactional finance, good attention to detail and a willingness to develop your accounting experience are more important.

Salary & Benefits:

Up to £35,000, depending on experience

Immediate start available

Permanent position

35-hour working week

Hybrid working with one day from home each week

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Study support and ongoing professional development

This is a particularly good opportunity for someone available at short notice who wants to move beyond a purely transactional position and gain hands-on exposure to month-end accounting.

IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities