At a Glance
- Tasks: Record financial transactions and prepare accounts to trial balance.
- Company: Join a successful owner-managed procurement and supply services business.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and private medical cover after 2 years.
- Other info: Enjoy a practical approach in a smaller business environment.
- Why this job: Become a trusted team member with opportunities for career growth into management.
- Qualifications: AAT Level 3 qualified with experience in high-volume sales and purchase ledgers.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
On behalf of a successful owner-managed procurement and supply services business, we’re recruiting for a Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to join the finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role will involve preparing accounts to trial balance, supporting the wider finance function, and developing a thorough understanding of the business’s operational processes. You will work closely with teams across order processing and supply chain activities, giving you a broad and commercial perspective of the organisation.
This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys being part of a smaller business where a practical and helpful approach is valued. It offers the opportunity to become a trusted and established member of the team, with scope to gradually take ownership of the management accounts process and ultimately step into the Finance Manager position as part of a planned succession arrangement.
Circa £35,000
8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (36 ¼ hours per week)
25 days’ holiday
Company pension scheme, private medical cover after 2 years
Office Based
Duties and responsibilities- Accurate recording of financial transactions, including posting journals such as accruals and prepayments
- Preparation of monthly trial balances (UK, Romania, Germany) and support of month-end close processes, responding to finance queries as required
- Performing bank, supplier and customer reconciliations
- High-volume supply chain invoice processing and manual sales ledger processing
- Setting up and processing payment runs
- Assisting with VAT (x3) returns and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations
- Maintaining accurate financial documentation and schedules, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards, and providing ad-hoc support and analysis to the wider office team
- AAT Level 3 qualified
- Previous experience managing accounts up to trial balance
- Experience in a high-volume sales and purchase ledger environment
Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant in Leicester employer: Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd
Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and independence. As a Maintenance Assistant in Market Harborough, you'll enjoy the benefits of part-time hours while contributing to a safe and functional environment, with opportunities for personal growth and skill development in a friendly team setting.
Contact Details:
Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd Recruitment Team
