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Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Elevation Recruitment Group

Posted 22 days ago, valid for 7 days

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Assistant Accountant position is based in Wakefield and offers a salary of £30,000 plus benefits.
This full-time, permanent role requires candidates to have experience in balance sheet reconciliations and financial data analysis.
The successful applicant will be involved in producing financial reports, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial data.
Candidates should be AAT, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or part-qualified) and possess strong analytical skills.
This role provides opportunities for career development and includes benefits such as private healthcare and a discretionary bonus.

Assistant AccountantLocation: Wakefield (Office-based)Salary: £30,000 + BenefitsJob Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your finance career? This Assistant Accountant role offers fantastic exposure to all aspects of accounting within a fast-paced and dynamic business.This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to develop their accounting skills. You’ll play a key role in producing financial reports, reconciliations, and analysis, ensuring accurate financial data is maintained.Benefits Include:

Discretionary Bonus
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy/sell)
Private Healthcare
Free Onsite Parking
Career Development Opportunities

Duties & Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant:

Producing Intercompany, Balance Sheet & P&L Reconciliations
Maintaining and reconciling the Fixed Asset Register
Preparing and reviewing Prepayments & Accruals
Posting journals and expenses analysis in COINS ledger
Assisting with weekly cashflow forecasts
Ensuring all financial information is entered accurately and meets group reporting deadlines

What We’re Looking For:

AAT, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or part-qualified)
Confident with VLookups, Pivot Tables & financial data analysis
A keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills
Experience in balance sheet reconciliations
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines (especially at month/year-end)
A flexible attitude and eagerness to learn new systems

If you’re an enthusiastic, ambitious, and versatile finance professional looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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