Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Full-Time 40500 - 49500 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support financial records management and ensure compliance in a dynamic finance team.
  • Company: Established business near York with a strong reputation and supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous holidays, and wellbeing schemes.
  • Other info: Join a team that values growth and offers excellent career progression.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your accounting career and develop skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Qualifications: AAT Level 4 or junior accountants ready for their next step.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 Β£ per year.

Elite Search Associates are working in partnership with a well-established and successful business on the outskirts of York seeking to expand their team with the addition of an Assistant Accountant or Junior Accountant to join their dynamic finance team to work on a Hybrid working basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your finance accounting skills within a fast-paced environment, supporting the accurate management of financial records and ensuring compliance with business standards. The ideal candidate will either be an experienced Assistant Accountant post AAT Level 4 or potentially a Junior Accountant seeking their next step in their accounting career. This opportunity is open to both levels of applicants!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare statutory year end accounts/general accounts
  • Handle VAT returns
  • Completion and preparation of tax computations with minimal supervision
  • Drafting of year end accounts
  • Tax computation preparation
  • Maintaining accurate financial data
  • Supporting month-end closing procedures

You will work closely with senior accounting staff to ensure timely processing of transactions and adherence to best practices in financial management. This position is integral to maintaining transparent and efficient financial operations across the business.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Ideally 2yrs+ post AAT 4 Qualification (less experience will also be considered for candidates seeking the next step in their career)
  • Industry or Accountancy Practice experience considered
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Solid working knowledge and understanding of accountancy, able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
  • Problem solving skills and high attention to detail, able to check own work to ensure accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills both over the telephone and email to deal with internal and external colleagues/contacts

Salary & Benefits:

  • 30-40K doe
  • Pension
  • Hybrid Working (up to 40%)
  • Generous Holidays
  • Parking
  • Wellbeing Scheme & Much more!

Assistant Accountant employer: Elite Search Associates Limited

Join a well-established and successful business on the outskirts of York, where you will be part of a dynamic finance team that values employee growth and development. With a hybrid working model, generous holidays, and a comprehensive wellbeing scheme, this company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance while offering meaningful opportunities to enhance your accounting skills. Whether you're an experienced Assistant Accountant or a Junior Accountant ready to take the next step, you'll find a rewarding environment that encourages professional advancement.

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Contact Details:

Elite Search Associates Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Accountant

AAT Level 4 Qualification
Statutory Year End Accounts Preparation
VAT Returns Handling
Tax Computation Preparation
Financial Data Management
Month-End Closing Procedures
Analytical Skills