Assistant Accountant (Part-Time, 12-Month FTC)
Location: NW Leicestershire
Salary: c£30,000 FTE (pro rata)
Hours: ~22.5 hours per week (flexible across 3, 4, or 5 days)
Start Date: ASAP
We’re working with a well-established business in NW Leicestershire who are looking to bring in a part-time Assistant Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in finance who is looking for flexibility while maintaining exposure to month-end and management accounts activity.
The Role
You’ll support the finance function across a range of month-end and reporting activities, including:
*Preparing and posting accruals and prepayments
*Balance sheet reconciliations
*Assisting with management accounts processes
*Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
*Maintaining and reconciling central overheads
*Producing ad hoc financial reports
*Supporting statutory and survey reporting (e.g. ONS returns)
*Reviewing stock balances and financial data integrity
*Processing journals and assisting with month-end close
About You
We’re looking for someone who is hands-on, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a structured finance environment. You’ll likely have:
*AAT qualification (or equivalent experience)
*Strong experience of debits, credits, and journal entries
*Previous experience supporting month-end processes
*Confident Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Lookups
*Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
*A proactive attitude and willingness to support across the finance team
What’s on Offer
*Flexible working pattern (3, 4, or 5 days per week)
*Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities
*Supportive team environment
This role would perhaps suit someone who has previously worked as an Assistant Accountant or Management Accountant and is now looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity.
If you’re available at short notice and looking for a varied finance role with flexibility, we’d be keen to hear from you.