Assistant Accountant

Gleeson are working with a business based in Leicester that are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Group Finance team. This position will play a vital role in supporting the overall financial operations by managing a variety of accounting functions, from posting transactions to balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with multiple teams to ensure accuracy and timely financial reporting.

This role will initially be a 5/6 month FTC with the potential of a permenant opportunity.

• 3 days on site
• Salary between £33,000 - £40,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance of all essential financial records, including but not limited to bank reconciliations, cashbooks, expenses, VAT, income, and intercompany transactions.

• Ensure the accurate and timely posting of journals, maintaining clear and up-to-date ledgers.

• Manage accruals and prepayments to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Prepare detailed, clear, and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.

• Analyse key financial data and accounts such as rebates, expenses, grants, and intercompany balances, providing insightful reports.

• Provide assistance and guidance to divisional finance teams when necessary, helping them navigate accounting processes and ensuring alignment.

• Contribute to the forecasting and budgeting process by providing key financial data.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Provide ad-hoc support to the wider Group Finance team and assist with administrative duties on finance-related initiatives.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within a large corporate environment, is highly advantageous.

• Strong organisational abilities, with the capability to deliver accurate results under pressure and within strict deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial data clearly to non-finance colleagues.

• A detail-focused individual who takes pride in delivering precise work.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with a focus on financial analysis and reporting.

• A collaborative team player who can also work independently and demonstrate initiative.

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