Junior Accountant jobs in United Kingdom

• 6-9 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Immediate Start!

About Our Client

Our client is a medium sized business based in Leicestershire, they have an immediate requirement to recruit a professional and proven Management Accountant into their team.

Job Description

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and submitting monthly management accounts for review by the Board of Directors.
• Conducting in-depth analysis of financial data and presenting insights to the management team.
• Collaborating with external auditors to facilitate the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Gathering and submitting weekly and monthly payroll data to our third-party payroll provider.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial controls and procedures.
• Maintaining and reconciling the balance sheet, including the management of fixed asset registers.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns, annual P11Ds, and PSA returns to HMRC.
• Assisting with the development of monthly cost centre reviews.
• Acting as a deputy for the Financial Controller as needed.

The Successful Applicant

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA Part Qualified or QBE
• A minimum of 2-3 years of recent experience in a similar role.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently to deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000
• 6-9 month contract
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Onsite parking
• Company pension