Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant Leicestershire | Full-time | £29,000

We're 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 £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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