Assistant Accountant

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting a new role of hybrid Assistant Accountant for a growing, owner managed business based on the outskirts of Huddersfield. Due to the growth plans of the organisation, the successful candidate has the opportunity to progress their career if they wanted to study towards professional qualifications alongside their work. Once the initial training for this role has been completed there will be an opportunity to work from home 4 days a week.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Director, the Assistant Accountant will have a wide remit of responsibilities ranging from sales and purchase ledger duties, through to assisting with the production of monthly management accounts and business partnering with the Senior Leadership Team.

Duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant will include:

• Preparation of Accrual and Prepayments
• Assistant with management accounts preparation and variance analysis
• Assisting with year end Financial Accounts preparation and Audit
• Assisting with adhoc reports and completing financial analysis when required
• Reviewing financial records and correcting inconsistencies and coding errors
• Processing of sales and purchase invoices

The Candidate

To be considered for the role we welcome applications from candidates with the following:

• Previous experience of working within a varied accounts role
• AAT qualified and /or studying towards CIMA/ACCA Accountancy Qualifications
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communicator and influencer
• Advanced excel user

Salary & Benefits

In return, the successful Assistant Accountant will receive the following:

• £28,000 - £30,000 base salary
• 4 days a week working from home once initial training is completed
• Study Support
• 25 days holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Friendly working environment
• Free onsite parking

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