Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Looking for Accounts Junior at Birstall , West Yorkshire Full Time

Your new company
A successful practice firm based in Wakefield.

Your new role
We are looking for an Accounts Junior to join our successful practice firm in Wakefield. As an Accounts Junior, you will be responsible for providing support to the accounting department by handling general accounting tasks daily. Your primary duties will include preparing financial statements, issuing receipts and invoices, updating the financial database, and assisting with other accounting tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

What you’ll need to succeed
Experience of the following responsibilities:

• Recording all financial transactions daily
• Issuing payment invoices and receipts to clients
• Preparing and submitting financial accounts for clients
• Performing account reconciliations
• Processing income statements, balance sheets, and other management account reports, under the supervision of the Senior Accountant
• Reviewing expenditures of the company such as payroll and petty cash expenses
• Assisting with asset audits, as necessary
• Assisting with other accounting tasks, as assigned by a supervisor

Qualifications and Skills:

• A degree in Accounting or Finance
• Either part qualified or qualified
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage is a plus.

What you’ll get in return
Benefits:

• 25-day holiday
• Free parking
• Progression opportunities
• Study support
• Good salary package

What you need to do now

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