Junior Accountant Job at Leicester, Leicestershire Full Time NEW

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.