Assistant Accountant

I am delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established and successful retail business based in the Doncaster area for an Assistant Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong reputation and a supportive finance function. The company is committed to developing its people and offers genuine opportunities for progression, making this the ideal role for someone looking to take the next step in their accounting career.

One of the standout benefits of this opportunity is the chance to work closely with an experienced Finance Director, who is passionate about developing talent. You'll receive hands-on training, mentorship and exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to develop your technical skills and progress your career within a thriving business.

Whether you're an experienced Accounts Assistant ready to step into an Assistant Accountant position or you're already working in a similar role and looking for a business where you can continue to develop, this is an opportunity to learn on the job while taking on increasing responsibility.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll play an integral role within the finance team, supporting the production of accurate financial information while continuing to develop your accounting knowledge.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
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• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
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• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
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• Bank reconciliations and cashbook management
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• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
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• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting
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• Producing financial reports and analysis
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• Supporting the wider finance team with transactional accounting activities where required
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• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
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About You

We're looking for someone who is ambitious, eager to learn and motivated to build a long-term career in finance.

You'll ideally have:

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• Previous experience within a finance role, such as Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant
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• Exposure to month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
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• Strong Excel skills
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• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
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• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn
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• AAT qualified, studying ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience (desirable but not essential)
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What's on Offer?

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• Salary up to £35,000
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• Direct mentorship and hands-on training from an experienced Finance Director
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• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a long-standing and successful retail business
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• Exposure to all aspects of the finance function, allowing you to broaden your accounting knowledge
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• A supportive and collaborative working environment where development is encouraged
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• A varied role offering excellent learning opportunities and long-term career prospects
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Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.