Assistant Accountant - Part Time (22.5hrs)

Assistant Accountant (Part-Time, 12-Month FTC)Location: NW LeicestershireSalary: c£30,000 - £32,000 FTE (pro rata)Hours: ~22.5 hours per week (flexible across 3, 4, or 5 days)Start Date: ASAP

We’re working with a well-established business in NW Leicestershire who are looking to bring in a part-time Assistant Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in finance who is looking for flexibility while maintaining exposure to month-end and management accounts activity.

The Role

You’ll support the finance function across a range of month-end and reporting activities, including:

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• Preparing and posting accruals and prepayments
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• Balance sheet reconciliations
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• Assisting with management accounts processes
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• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
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• Maintaining and reconciling central overheads
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• Producing ad hoc financial reports
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• Supporting statutory and survey reporting (e.g. ONS returns)
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• Reviewing stock balances and financial data integrity
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• Processing journals and assisting with month-end close
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About You

We’re looking for someone who is hands-on, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a structured finance environment. You’ll likely have:

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• AAT qualification (or equivalent experience)
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• Previously worked in a similar role Assistant Accountant
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• Strong experience of debits, credits, and journal entries
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• Previous experience supporting month-end processes
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• Confident Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Lookups
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• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
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• A proactive attitude and willingness to support across the finance team
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What’s on Offer

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• Flexible working pattern (3, 4, or 5 days per week)
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• Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities
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• Supportive team environment
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If you’re available at short notice and looking for a varied finance role with flexibility, we’d be keen to hear from you.