Assistant Accountant (12 Month FTC) Leeds City Centre | Hybrid Working | Up to £35,000 This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation in a 12-month Assistant Accountant role supporting a busy finance and reporting team. Working as part of a structured finance function, you’ll play an important role in maintaining the integrity of the month-end close process while supporting financial controls and reporting across the business. The role sits within a team responsible for ensuring accurate financial information, strong governance and timely reporting. For someone with experience in month-end accounting who enjoys working in a detailed and controlled environment, this role offers strong exposure across financial reporting processes. The Opportunity You’ll join a central finance team responsible for supporting multiple areas of the organisation’s financial reporting and control processes. Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you’ll contribute to the month-end cycle, balance sheet control and financial analysis while helping ensure transactions are processed accurately and in line with internal reporting deadlines. This position would suit someone who enjoys working with financial data and maintaining high standards of financial accuracy. Why this role stands out You’ll have the opportunity to: Support the month-end close process Take ownership of key balance sheet reconciliations Contribute to intercompany accounting processes Work alongside finance business partners across the organisation Support ongoing improvements to finance processes and reporting What you’ll get involved in Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the monthly close process including journals, accruals and prepayments Preparing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations Investigating and resolving reconciling items Supporting intercompany accounting processes Assisting with financial analysis and reporting activities Maintaining accurate financial records in line with internal controls Supporting improvements to finance processes and reporting systems Who this is for You’ll likely be someone who: Is part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or studying towards AAT Has experience working in a month-end focused finance role Is confident posting journals and preparing reconciliations Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail Has good Excel skills and experience using finance systems Communicates well with colleagues across the business The environment You’ll be joining a collaborative finance team within a well-established organisation that places strong emphasis on financial control and accuracy. The role is based in Leeds City Centre and offers hybrid working, providing a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility. The reward Salary up to £35,000 12-month fixed term contract Hybrid working Exposure to a structured finance and reporting environment Opportunity to strengthen month-end and financial reporting experience Private medical Life assurance Many other flexible benefits