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Assistant Accountant

Hays Business Support
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 15 hours
Location

Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 0AX, England

Salary

£28000 - £30000/annum £28,000 - £30,000

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a proactive Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic team in Elland, requiring a minimum of 18 months of experience in finance.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing prepayments and accruals, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting in management accounts preparation.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of holiday, health care cash plan, and an income protection scheme.
  • Candidates should have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • The company promotes diversity and inclusion, supports flexible working, and provides opportunities for internal career growth.

Are you a proactive and motivated individual with a passion for finance? We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic team in Elland. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving company that values commitment and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and process prepayments and accruals.
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist in the preparation of management accounts and associated reporting.
  • Enter journals on the General Ledger and maintain it.
  • Produce daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
  • Support month-end duties and ensure timely closure of accounts.
  • Assist with coding and inputting Accounts Payable invoices.
  • Check bank reconciliations and manage month-end Accounts Receivable processes.
  • Take responsibility for key tasks within the accounts department.
  • Perform ad hoc duties as required.


Person Specification:

  • Minimum of 18 months experience.
  • Excellent attention to detail and numeracy with the ability to be efficient and accurate.
  • Good communication skills at all levels.
  • Computer literate with a good knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Highly organised and focused working style.
  • Exposure to and understanding of prepayments, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.


What's in it for you?

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Health care cash plan paid for by the company.
  • Income protection scheme.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Loyalty awards for key service milestones.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
  • Holiday purchase scheme.
  • Award-winning Learning & Development team.
  • Internal career opportunities.


This company value diversity and inclusion and champion a culture where everyone feels valued, included, and celebrated. They're open to conversations about flexible working. If it's right for their customers, their business, and for you, then they'll do what they can to support it.


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