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Assistant Accountant

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 2XW

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Reed Accountancy is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a business near Halifax, offering a full-time, permanent position with hybrid working options.
  • The role involves supporting the senior management team with daily accounting tasks and assisting in the preparation of management accounts and related reports.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of Level 2 AAT qualification and experience in a finance department, particularly with accruals, prepayments, VAT, and forecasting.
  • The position offers a salary of £26,000 to £28,000, depending on experience, and requires strong attention to detail, numeracy, and proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
  • Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, study support, a bonus, life assurance, an enhanced pension scheme, and various employee assistance programs.

Reed Accountancy are proud to be working with a business near Halifax who are recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join their team. You will support the senior management team with daily accounting tasks whilst primarily focusing on assisting in the preparation of management accounts and related reports. This is a full-time and permanent position, offering hybrid working.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports
  • Finance the Accounts Receivable ledger at the close of each period
  • Assist with the preparation of Management Accounts and month-end tasks
  • Create and post journal entries in the General Ledger
  • Code and enter Accounts Payable invoices

You will need to demonstrate:

  • Experience working within a finance department dealing with accruals, prepayments, VAT and forecasting
  • Minimum Level 2 AAT and prepared to continue studies
  • Excellent attention to detail and numeracy
  • Strong knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Good communication skills and ability to be efficient and accurate

Benefits:

  • 25 days + bank holidays
  • Option to buy extra holidays
  • Birthday day off
  • Study support
  • Bonus
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Company events

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.