AD Finance
Junior Accountant
Leicestershire | Full-time | up to £29,000 per year + study support
Alexander Daniels are working with an established and successful business within the horticultural sector, looking to recruit a Junior Accountant to join their experienced finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside knowledgeable, long-standing professionals who will support and guide you as you build your accounting expertise in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.
The Role
You'll be an integral part of the finance function, supporting day-to-day accounting activities while gaining exposure across a wide range of responsibilities:
- Processing Accounts Payable invoices and raising sales invoices/credit notes
- Reviewing AP/AR ledgers to ensure accuracy and correct allocation of cash
- Preparing and supporting payment runs
- Managing bank postings and monitoring account balances
- Performing balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany agreements
- Assisting with accruals, prepayments, and journal postings
- Supporting the preparation of management accounts to draft stage
- Contributing to cashflow reporting and weekly business reports
- Supporting audit requests and liaising with external advisors
- Reconciling credit card transactions
- Maintaining strong financial controls and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Assisting with ad hoc finance tasks as required
About You
We're looking for someone who is keen to contribute and learn from those around them:
- Experience working within a fast-paced, medium-sized environment
- Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail
- Confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
- Proactive with a positive, "can-do" attitude
- Able to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
Why Join?
- Salary of up to £29,000
- Work alongside a highly experienced and supportive finance team
- Gain hands-on exposure to a broad range of accounting duties
- Be part of a stable, well-established business within a unique sector
If you're looking for a role where you can learn from experienced professionals and deepen your practical accounting knowledge, we'd love to hear from you.
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