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Assistant Accountant– £35k–£40k | 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover) | Office-Based | Leicester
Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for an exciting 12-month opportunity to broaden your finance experience?
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional to join a small, supportive finance team during a maternity cover period. This fully office-based role offers exposure to transactional finance, payroll, management accounting, month-end processes, reporting, and more.
What you’ll get:
* Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE)
* Monday to Thursday 9:00–17:00, Friday 8:30–16:30
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 discretionary days
* 4 x salary life assurance & pension (5% employer contribution)
* Health Cash Plan, discretionary bonuses, free parking
* Hands-on exposure to broad finance functions and professional development in a supportive environment
The role includes:
* Processing and reconciling accounts, posting journals, accruals, and prepayments
* Managing supplier payments, fee collections, petty cash, and client account transactions
* Payroll for in-house staff...