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    • Oversee budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
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Vanilla Recruitment
Leicester
Up to £40,000 a year
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

Up to £40,000 a year
Company pension, Private medical insurance
Permanent, Full-time
Monday to Friday
Leicester

Full job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful owner-managed procurement and supply services business for an Accountant to join their finance team.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role will involve preparing accounts to trial balance, supporting the wider finance function, and developing a thorough understanding of the business's operational processes. You will work closely with teams across order processing and supply chain activities, giving you a broad and commercial perspective of the organisation.

This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys being part of a smaller business where, practicality and a hands-on approach are valued. It offers the opportunity to become a trusted and established member of the team, with scope to gradually take ownership of the commercial aspect of the business and after training step into the Finance Manager position as part of a planned succession arrangement.

  • Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 dependent upon experience
  • Hours: 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday (36 ¼ hours per week)
  • Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Benefits: Company pension scheme, private medical cover after 2 years
  • Office based in Leicester LE4

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Accurate recording of financial transactions, including posting journals such as accruals and prepayments
  • Preparation of monthly trial balances (UK, Romania, Germany) and support of month‑end close processes, responding to finance queries as required
  • Performing bank, supplier and customer reconciliations
  • High‑volume supply chain invoice processing and manual sales ledger processing
  • Setting up and processing payment runs
  • Assisting with VAT (x3) returns and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations
  • Maintaining accurate financial documentation and schedules, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards, and providing ad‑hoc support and analysis to the wider office team

Required skills and experience:

  • AAT qualified
  • Previous experience managing accounts up to trial balance
  • Experience in a high‑volume sales and purchase ledger environment
  • Comfortable working with manual processes and established client-led procedures
  • Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software or CRM systems
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
  • Good commercial awareness and strong communication skills

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

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