Details:
- Salary: £29,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leicester Leicestershire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Assistant Accountant (24-Month FTC)
Location: Bardon Hill, Coalville (LE67 1TD) | Workplace: Hybrid (after training)
Salary: £16.00/hr (C. £30,000 equiv.) | Duration: 24 Months | Hours: 37.5/wk
The Role Join a supportive, high-achieving finance team in a balanced role covering end-to-end transactional accounting and management reporting. You will fully own the ledgers while delivering clear financial insight to senior managers.
Key Responsibilities
Ledger Management: End-to-end ownership of Purchase and Sales ledgers.
Invoicing: High-volume processing, verification, and dispatch of client invoices.
Management Accounts: Assist with month-end close, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Financial Reporting: Prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports with clear variance commentary.
Communication: Partner across departments to resolve supplier and credit control queries.
Requirements
Experience: 2 to 6 years of solid experience in a hands-on accounting role.
Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Systems: Strong MS Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).
Qualifications: AAT/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified.
Apply Now - Desired Start Date: ASAP
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003