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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 to support the senior management team with daily accounting tasks.
  • The role involves assisting in the preparation of management accounts and related reports, with a focus on compiling various financial reports and managing accounts payable and receivable.
  • This is a full-time, permanent position that offers hybrid working options and requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a finance department.
  • Candidates should hold at least a Level 2 AAT qualification and possess strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, along with good communication abilities.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and the role offers benefits such as 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, study support, and a bonus.

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.