Assistant Accountant
Leeds | £30,000 - £35,000
Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in your career?
We are partnering with an exciting and rapidly growing Leeds-based business that is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to support its expanding finance function.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic organisation where your contribution will be valued, your development supported, and your career progression encouraged. Working closely with a knowledgeable finance team, you'll gain broad exposure across management accounts, reporting, and financial analysis whilst playing a key role in the company's continued growth.
The Role
As Assistant Accountant, you'll support the day-to-day running of the finance department and assist with producing accurate financial information to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Producing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
- Accruals, prepayments, and journal postings
- Assisting with cash flow forecasting and reporting
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
- Processing and reconciling bank transactions
- Maintaining fixed asset registers
- Assisting with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
- Producing financial reports and analysis for senior management
- Supporting external audits and liaising with stakeholders
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
We're looking for a proactive and driven individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their finance career.
Ideally you'll have:
- Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, or Finance Assistant role
- AAT qualified and studying towards ACCA/CIMA (or looking to start)
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
- A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
What's in it for You?
? Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
? Genuine career progression opportunities
? Exposure to a wide range of finance responsibilities
? Supportive and collaborative team environment
Apply Today
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, take on greater responsibility, and be part of an ambitious growth journey, we'd love to hear from you.
Assistant Accountant
Leeds | £30,000 - £35,000
Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in your career?
We are partnering with an exciting and rapidly growing Leeds-based business that is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to support its expanding finance function.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic organisation where your contribution will be valued, your development supported, and your career progression encouraged. Working closely with a knowledgeable finance team, you'll gain broad exposure across management accounts, reporting, and financial analysis whilst playing a key role in the company's continued growth.
The Role
As Assistant Accountant, you'll support the day-to-day running of the finance department and assist with producing accurate financial information to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Producing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
- Accruals, prepayments, and journal postings
- Assisting with cash flow forecasting and reporting
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
- Processing and reconciling bank transactions
- Maintaining fixed asset registers
- Assisting with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
- Producing financial reports and analysis for senior management
- Supporting external audits and liaising with stakeholders
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
We're looking for a proactive and driven individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their finance career.
Ideally you'll have:
- Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, or Finance Assistant role
- AAT qualified and studying towards ACCA/CIMA (or looking to start)
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
- A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
? Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
? Genuine career progression opportunities
? Exposure to a wide range of finance responsibilities
? Supportive and collaborative team environment
Apply Today
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, take on greater responsibility, and be part of an ambitious growth journey, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply
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Consultant
Laura Jackson
Laura joined Jackson Hogg in May 2025, bringing with her over 9 years of recruitment experience. With a well-rounded background as a 360 recruiter, Laura has worked across a wide range of Finance, HR, Commercial, and Business Support roles in various industries ranging from Property, Tech, Professional Services and much more. She now specialises in finance recruitment across the Yorkshire region.
At Jackson Hogg, Laura is passionate about matching great people with great opportunities and is especially invested in mentoring up-and-coming recruiters, helping them grow in confidence and capability.
Outside of work, you’ll find Laura enjoying a good walk finding a good coffee spot, getting stuck into a great book or spending time with her mischievous Cockapoo, Reggie.
Finance (Yorkshire)
07378 592570
laura.jackson@jacksonhogg.comRelated jobs
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