Assistant Accountant

  • Randstad Finance
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • May 19, 2026
Contractor Accounting

Job Description

Assistant Accountant (24-Month FTC)

Location: Bardon Hill, Coalville (LE67 1TD) Workplace: Hybrid (after training)

Salary: 16.00/hr (C. 30,000 equiv.) Duration: 24 Months Hours: 37.5/wk

The Role Join a supportive, high-achieving finance team in a balanced role covering end-to-end transactional accounting and management reporting. You will fully own the ledgers while delivering clear financial insight to senior managers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ledger Management: End-to-end ownership of Purchase and Sales ledgers.

  • Invoicing: High-volume processing, verification, and dispatch of client invoices.

  • Management Accounts: Assist with month-end close, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Financial Reporting: Prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports with clear variance commentary.

  • Communication: Partner across departments to resolve supplier and credit control queries.

Requirements

  • Experience: 2 to 6 years of solid experience in a hands-on accounting role.

  • Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

  • Systems: Strong MS Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).

  • Qualifications: AAT/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified.

Apply Now - Desired Start Date: ASAP

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003