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Assistant Accountant

Synergem Recruitment
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join a fast-growing manufacturing company in Leeds as an Assistant Accountant with a competitive salary of £25,000 to £30,000 per annum.
  • The role requires at least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced working environment, preferably in manufacturing or similar industries.
  • Responsibilities include month-end procedures, reconciliations, and managing supplier payments, among other finance-related tasks.
  • Strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to learning new software are essential, along with excellent communication and attention to detail.
  • The company supports further studies to help you progress your career, making it an exciting opportunity for professional growth.

The Opportunity:

Join a fast-growing and dynamic manufacturing company in Leeds as an Assistant Accountant. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this is an exciting opportunity to broaden your financial expertise in a hands-on role. You’ll play a key part in our finance team, handling a variety of responsibilities including purchase ledger management, supplier payments, payroll reconciliation, and month-end tasks. We’re also happy to support further studies to help you progress your career.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with month-end procedures, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Conduct balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
  • Collaborate with the Management Accountant to complete month-end closing activities.
  • Process and reconcile expenses.
  • Generate, review, and prioritise payment runs.
  • Handle banking tasks and maintain accurate financial records.

What We’re Looking For:

  • An experienced Accounts Assistant ready to take the next step as an Assistant Accountant.
  • Proven experience in a fast-paced working environment, ideally within manufacturing or similar industries.
  • Strong Excel skills and confidence with IT systems, with a willingness to learn new software.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with a passion for continuous improvement.
  • Actively studying (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) is a bonus but not essential.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking to grow your career in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

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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.