A well-established and fast-growing organisation is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to join its central finance team based in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants exposure across a broad finance function.

Reporting into the Financial Control team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting month-end processes, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to management reporting and audit preparation. The role offers genuine development opportunities within a stable and expanding business.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Managing accruals and prepayments across multiple departments
• Supporting cost tracking and financial analysis activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity
• Assisting with account reconciliations and month-end/year-end close processes
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to gather and validate financial information
• Supporting compliance with financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Assisting with audit preparation and external reporting requirements

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

• Be AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA
• Have previous experience within a finance or accounting environment
• Possess strong Excel skills and good systems knowledge
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Be a confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and growing business that can offer:

• Exposure across a broad finance function
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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