Assistant Accountant - Ilkley

Our client is a leading service and support business, who are instantly recognisable within the market place. With offices based on the outskirts of Ilkley, this business has experienced a strong period of growth and as a result are looking to grow the long standing, existing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone that has had experience of assisting with the production of management accounts to gain exposure to a role where they will be able to further develop their skills and gain invaluable exposure. Initially this role is offered as a 12 month contract however for the right candidate there could be more of a longer term role available as the business are keen to retain quality candidates.

As the Assistant Accountant, the role will report directly to the Financial Controller and the main duties will initially include but are not limited to the following;

- Supporting in the production of monthly management accounts including journals, reconciliations, variance analysis and accounts preparation.
- Assisting in year-end accounts.
- Maintaining and updating control accounts including calculation of monthly accruals and prepayments.
- Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Ad-hoc project work and financial analysis as required.
- Assisting with the preparation of MI for senior management and monitoring costs and identifying ways of cost saving.
- Balance sheet reconciliations.
- Analysis of credit card and cash expenses.
- Reconciling data.
- Assisting with the payroll function in the absence of the Credit Manager.
- VAT returns and P11D preparation.
- Providing support to the Senior Management team as and when required.

The ideal candidate will -

- Be immediately available or available on a short notice period and will be willing to commit to a longer term contract.
-Have experience of working within a finance team and will have a desire to progress within the industry.
- Want to study alongside working (CIMA/ACCA)
- Be looking to join a growing business that will allow you to progress whilst supporting your studies.
- Have excellent IT skills, with strong Excel skills.
- Have experience of working within a similar role
- Be able to work within a fast paced environment.
- Be able to work as part of a team and will have excellent communication skills.

For more information please contact Gemma Watmough.

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