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Assistant Accountant

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Assistant Accountant

  1. Permanent
£32,000 - £35,000 per annum
BBBH187928

Leeds, West Yorkshire

The details

Are you ready to join a forward-thinking business where your finance skills can truly make an impact?

We're working with a thriving organisation based in Leeds that is looking to welcome a Finance Assistant into their growing team. This is a newly created role designed to support the finance function as the business continues to scale.

If you're someone with a solid grounding in finance, a knack for numbers, and a desire to progress professionally, this could be the perfect next step. The company offers hybrid working, study support for ACCA or CIMA, and a salary of up to £35,000.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial reports and performance summaries
  • Handling core month-end duties including reconciliations, journal entries, and adjustments
  • Supporting the budgeting cycle and helping to forecast future financial performance
  • Conducting variance analysis and helping to explain key financial movements
  • Liaising with internal teams to ensure accurate financial data and reporting
  • Maintaining intercompany balances and director-related accounts
  • Contributing to the development of internal processes and financial controls
  • Providing guidance to junior team members and supporting transactional finance

What We're Looking For:

  • At least 5 years of experience in a finance or accounting role
  • Experience in a small to medium-sized business environment is a plus
  • A proactive mindset with a strong attention to detail
  • Keen to pursue further qualifications (ACCA/CIMA)

Perks & Benefits:

  • £35,000 salary
  • Hybrid working model (office/home split)
  • Full study support for professional qualifications
  • Free on-site parking
  • A collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Opportunities for progression as the business grows

We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit https://www.markssattin.co.uk/privacy and https://uk.grafton-recruitment.com/en/privacy-policy-1 for our privacy policy.

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