Details:
- Salary: £32,000 - 34,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Morley City and Borough of Leeds
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to elevate your career in a dynamic and supportive environment?
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant for a £50m t/o business based in South Leeds.
This role offers an exciting chance to develop your skills and contribute to a thriving business. This full-time, office-based position provides the perfect platform for growth, with the guidance of experienced Senior Accountants to help you every step of the way.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Manage overhead cost lines, including maintaining supporting schedules and preparing accruals and prepayments
- Manage and maintain IFRS16 schedules
- Process group accounts for consolidation
- Create recharge invoices
- Support with month end statement batch creation
- Revalue open transactions for changes in foreign exchange rates
- Provide cost reports and financial information to stakeholders
- Manage balance sheet accounts, including detailed reconciliations
- Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements
- Support the external audit process, including preparation of information and schedules
- Prepare tax packs and supporting information
- Assist with month end and year end closing activities
- Provide operational support for finance-related queries
- Support the wider finance team, providing assistance and cover where required
- Undertake ad-hoc financial analysis and accounting tasks as directed by senior accountants
- Develop knowledge and confidence through hands-on involvement in projects, processes, and continuous improvement activities
Skills and experience: You will need to be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices. You will be a competent user of Excel with exceptional attention to detail.
Previous experience of IFRS16 and Cognos would be advantageous
This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, eager to learn, and ready to take on new challenges