Assistant Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£13 - £17.50
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS1 4LE
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

An excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a leading financial services organisation on a fixed-term contract until December 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Intercompany recharges and balance reconciliations

Month-end reporting and intragroup balance analysis

Cost allocation reporting (budget, forecast and actuals)

Supporting invoicing, payments and credit control activities

Working closely with Treasury and wider Finance teams

Investigating variances and maintaining strong financial controls

About You

Experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or finance role

Strong Excel and MS Office skills

Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management abilities

Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines

Proactive, organised and keen to improve processes

Accounting qualifications are not essential.This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to management accounting, intercompany accounting, treasury, and financial controls within a well-respected organisation.

What you need to do now

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