Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant LeicestershireFixed Term ContractHybrid -3 days in the office
Salary: £35-42kpa
Macildowie are working with a successful client based in Leicestershire to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance function on a fixed term contract for 5mnths initially. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to become part of a large, forward-thinking business.
You will work closely with finance colleagues across the Group, ensuring accurate financial transactions, maintaining robust controls, and delivering timely reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain comprehensive accounting records, including (but not limited to) bank transactions, cashbook, expenditure, income, expenses, VAT, and intercompany activities.
Post accurate, timely, and clearly documented journals
Manage the accounting for accruals and prepayments.
Balance sheet reconciliations
Analyse and report on key account balances, such as rebates, expenses, grants, and intercompany transactions.
Provide guidance, support, and instruction to divisional finance teams as needed.
Assist with forecasting and budgeting processes
Support monthly management accounts preparation
Support Group Finance projects and wider team as required
What We're Looking For:
Strong finance experience...