Job Description
Are you looking to start your career in financial accounting?
Are you quick at learning new systems such as SAP ERP?
Do you have strong prioritisation skills?
We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team at our Head Office in Carlton Park, Leicester. To support the Financial Accounts team with a number of accounting tasks including taking ownership of monthly balance sheet reconciliations such as prepayments and accruals; journal entries; vendor set up; fixed asset accounting; and treasury tasks.
On an ad hoc basis, the role will also support with accounts preparation, and liaison with both internal and external stakeholders on matters such as preparing samples to be used as audit support.
About You
1. This role would suit someone looking to commence a career in financial accounting
2. Degree educated or strong A level results.
3. Desire to work in accounting and to study for an accounting qualification such as AAT, ACCA or CIMA
4. Excellent IT skills including full competence with Microsoft Excel and ability to quickly learn new systems such as SAP ERP
5. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
6. Ability to manage own workload and strong prioritisation skills
7. Positive, professional “can do” attitude.
8. Experience with SAP ERP would be beneficial but is not essential