My client are a leading transport business, who are instantly recognisable within the market place. With offices within the West Leeds area, this business has experienced a strong period of growth and as a result are looking to grow by adding a Part Qualified Accountant to their friendly, existing finance team. The client are flexible and can offer hybrid working and free parking.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ideally studying either CIMA/ACCA and is looking to join a business where they will be challenged and will be able to get involved in all areas of finance. This will be a really varied role and will involve some analysis and project work. Candidates who are in the later stages of their AAT studies may also be considered alongside those who are more qualified by experience and have accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations experience.

As a Part Qualified Accountant, you will be reporting directly to the Head of Finance and your main duties will initially include but are not limited to the following:-

Key responsibilities of the role are -

- Preparation and supporting in the production and presentation of monthly management accounts including journals, reconciliations, variance analysis and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Looking after 4 entities of the company and being responsible for the month end process
- Preparing and delivering accurate profit and loss accounts with analysis and commentaries
- Approving spends and working on the budgeting side
- Preparing post ledger journals
- Ensuring intercompany transactions are accounted for during the month end process
- Producing KPI's
- Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting processes
- Ad-hoc project work and financial analysis as require
- Providing support to the Senior Management team as and when required

The ideal candidate will -

- Be studying CIMA/ACCA and will have previous experience of a similar finance role
- Be looking to join a growing business that will allow you to progress whilst supporting your studies
- Have excellent IT skills, with strong Excel skills (SUM ifs and Pivot tables)
- Be able to work within a fast paced, ever changing business
- Have excellent communication skills and will be able to deal with stakeholders at all levels

For more information please contact Gemma Watmough.

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