Assistant Accountant

RECfinancial are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join a fantastic well known Leicester based business . This role is ideal for someone looking to build on their accounting experience and contribute to the financial operations of a dynamic organisation. 

You will work closely with the finance Manager to ensure accurate financial reporting, efficient reporting, and smooth day-to-day financial transactions.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a very personable and capable Finance team, reporting into a supportive Finance Manager.

Main Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant role:

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, financial statements, and reports.


• Prepare and update the Management accounts for two smaller businesses, including commentary and KPIs.


• Update the fixed asset register with additions & disposals.


• Reconciling Balance Sheet Control Accounts


• Monthly Prepayments & Accruals, update schedule & post journal.


• Bank Reconciliation


• Posting the Cashbook to the Accounting System


• Prepare and process journals. 


• Producing weekly and monthly sales data and profit and loss accounts.


• Assist in the Year End process.


• Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.


• Assist in the preparation of annual financial plans and audits.


• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.


• Making Payments


• Provide support & cover to the Finance Team


• Deal with Audit Queries in line with role

Skills and experience:

• Part Qualified (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.


• Proven experience in management accounting or financial analysis.


• Experience in Balance Sheet Account Preparation


• Excellent communication skills at all levels


• Able to organise own workload


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.


• Proficiency in accounting software: Xero, Excel - pivots, look-ups and macros.

What They Can Offer for the Assistant Accountant.

• £30,000 - £35,000


• Flexible start and finish time


• Very generous holidays


• Company pension


• Health Cash Plan 


• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity and apply through the web site as we would love to hear from you. 

Please apply online or contact myself Tracey Ball on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)  

Or email: (url removed)

Please note we are unable to accept candidates without UK experience or requiring sponsorship.