Assistant Accountant

South Leicestershire | High-Growth SME

Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus (£3,000–£4,000) + Excellent Benefits

Nenebrook Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic and rapidly expanding SME based in South Leicestershire in the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant.

With ambitious growth plans and a future IPO on the horizon, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking business at a pivotal stage in its development. Working closely alongside the Head of Finance, you will gain broad exposure across all aspects of the finance function while playing a key role in supporting the business's continued success.

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• Purchase Ledger management
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• Sales Ledger processing
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• General Ledger maintenance
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• Credit Control
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• Cash and Banking administration
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• Payment processing and reconciliations
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• Assisting with payroll duties
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• Supporting the Head of Finance with monthly management accounts and financial reporting
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• Providing additional support across the wider business when required
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The ideal candidate will:

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• Be studying towards or qualified in AAT, ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent)
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• Have a minimum of 2–3 years' experience within a similar accounts position
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• Possess strong double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliation skills
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• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail
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• Enjoy working within a busy SME environment
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• Be flexible and willing to take a hands-on approach across both finance and administrative tasks
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Applications are also welcomed from Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience within a similar role.

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• Competitive basic salary
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• Annual bonus (£3,000–£4,000)
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• Excellent benefits package
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• Exposure to a growing business with ambitious expansion plans
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• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head of Finance
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• Broad and varied role offering excellent development opportunities
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If you're looking to join an ambitious business where you can broaden your finance experience and contribute to an exciting growth journey, we'd love to hear from you.