Jackson Hogg
Assistant Accountant
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Assistant Accountant Wakefield
A growing and highly successful manufacturing business is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team in Wakefield.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The business has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to invest across its operations, creating genuine opportunities for development and progression.
Working closely with senior members of the finance team, you will gain exposure to management accounting, financial reporting, systems improvement and wider business projects.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the month-end close process
- Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
- Reviewing financial transactions and ledger activity
- Assisting with management accounts preparation
- Supporting financial reporting and analysis
- Providing assistance to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions when required
- Supporting audit and compliance activities
- Contributing to process improvement initiatives
- Assisting with ERP and systems development projects
- Supporting finance projects across the wider business
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About You
We are keen to speak with candidates who:
- Are AAT qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification
- Have previous experience within a finance or accounting environment
- Possess a strong understanding of accounting principles
- Have experience supporting month-end processes and reconciliations
- Are highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Enjoy working collaboratively within a team environment
- Are keen to continue developing their finance career
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Candidates from both industry and accountancy practice backgrounds will be considered.
What's in it for You?
- Opportunity to join a growing and financially secure business
- Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities
- Fully funded professional study support
- Supportive and collaborative finance team
- Hybrid working available following successful onboarding
- Excellent pension and wider benefits package
- Genuine long-term career development opportunities
If you're looking for a role where you'll gain broad exposure, work alongside an experienced finance team and play a part in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London