Full job description

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 RoleYou’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 YouWe’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.