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Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Michael Page Finance

Posted 9 hours ago, valid for a month

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

£28,000 - £33,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant for a newly created position in Wakefield, working closely with management and directors.
The role involves handling transactional and month-end finance duties, including managing purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and processing staff expenses.
The ideal candidate should have relevant experience, with AAT qualification being desirable but not essential.
The salary for this position ranges from £28,000 to £33,000 per annum, along with additional benefits such as 23 days of annual leave and opportunities for hybrid and flexible working.
This position offers potential for an annual bonus and includes great company benefits like an Employee Assistance Program and private medical insurance.

We are recruiting a newly created Assistant Accountant opportunity in Wakefield. Working closely with management and the Directors, you will be responsible for the transactional and month end finance duties.

Client Details

Our client are a reputable business who work alongside retail, education and industrial sectors across the UK. Due to internal changes, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join their team at their Head office in Wakefield.

Description

As the Assistant Accountant you will:

Act as the main point of contact for all finance related queries, both internally and externally
Manage the purchase and sales ledgers, processing payments and re-charging invoices to clients
Bank reconciliations
Process staff expenses
Assisting with month-end adjustments including year-end VAT returns and P&L consolidation
Assist with debt chasing

Profile

The successful Assistant Accountant will:

Be AAT qualified - desirable but not essential
Have the relevant experience - essential

Job Offer

£28,000 - £33,000 per annum + 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays + on site parking + opportunity for hybrid working + opportunity for flexible working hours + potential for annual bonus + great company benefits including EAP and private medical

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