Assistant Accountant

Invigorate; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join a well-established organization in Bradford. The successful candidate will handle daily bank reconciliations, manage ledgers, and ensure timely VAT submissions. Ideal applicants will have strong experience in finance, proficiency in SAGE, and excellent organizational skills. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to streamline accounting processes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Assistant Accountant or finance role.
• Strong knowledge of SAGE software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Undertake credit control activities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Conduct financial analysis and cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Proficient in SAGE

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Job description

Invigorate Recruitment is proud to partner with our client based in Bradford to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with solid experience and strong knowledge of SAGE to join a well-established organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of accounting, with a particular focus on improving and streamlining current processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily bank reconciliations
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers
• Undertake credit control activities
• Process supplier and customer payments
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Reconcile expenses and company credit cards
• Manage petty cash transactions
• Prepare stock reports
• Process accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and monthly journals
• Conduct financial analysis and cashflow forecasting
• Respond to email queries in a timely and professional manner
• Liaise effectively with business partners and internal stakeholders
• Support with ad hoc accounting duties as required

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar Assistant Accountant or finance role
• Proficient in SAGE and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Clear and professional communication abilities