We are working with an excellent company located near Batley who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join them with the view to be trained up to become a junior management accountant and report into the financial controller. You will be joining a team of 5 in finance with the opportunity to progress. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their knowledge in accounts - and would suit someone with a practice or industry background. Duties include: Assisting with monthly management accounts Assisting with budgets and variance analysis Assisting with accruals, prepayments, journals and fixed asset register Perform balance sheet reconciliations including bank, creditor, and debtor reconciliations. Assist with credit control activities, including debtor chasing and posting receipts. Support purchase and sales ledger activities as required Posting invoices and setting up new accounts. Prepare accurate and timely financial information upon request for members of the senior management team. Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor queries. Assist with payroll processing and all payroll queries Other adhoc duties within finance. Benefits: 2/3 split hybrid working (after a successful probation) Monday - Friday usual hours are 8am - 5pm Standard holidays bank holidays Company pension scheme Study support for ACCA/CIMA