Accounts Assistant

A great opportunity to join an impressive organisation in central Leeds on a permanent basis, supporting the accounts function across a wide range of day-to-day finance tasks.

You’ll be part of a small, friendly and supportive finance team within a business that genuinely looks after its people. The company has a very settled team, low staff turnover and a positive working culture, making this a lovely opportunity for someone looking for a stable, long-term accounts role. This is a hybrid role, with two days on site.

The role

This is a varied Accounts Assistant position where you will support across supplier invoices, expenses, reconciliations, payments, finance queries and general accounts administration. There will also be the opportunity to learn additional tasks over time as the role supports the line manager, so it would suit someone who is naturally curious, accurate and keen to take ownership of their work.

You do not need an accounts qualification, and this role is unlikely to suit someone looking for a fast-track route into a more senior accountancy position. It would be ideal for someone who enjoys accounts work, wants variety, and is looking to become a valued part of a stable and supportive team.

Key responsibilities

The role will involve supporting the finance team with a range of duties, including:

• Processing supplier invoices, including checking, coding and VAT treatment
• Maintaining accurate electronic finance records
• Processing employee expenses and checking appropriate authorisation
• Completing credit card reconciliations
• Checking sales invoices
• Monitoring the finance inbox and responding to queries
• Setting up supplier payments
• Acting as a first point of contact for internal finance queries
• Liaising with suppliers and resolving invoice or payment queries
• Supporting improvements to finance systems and processes
• Using Excel to support reconciliations, reporting and finance administration
• Assisting with other ad hoc finance duties as required

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone with previous accounts experience who is reliable, steady and keen to do a good job.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within accounts, finance administration, purchase ledger, expenses or reconciliations
• A solid and stable CV
• Good Excel skills, including confidence with pivot tables
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive and curious approach to their work
• The ability to manage queries professionally and calmly
• A friendly, approachable manner
• The confidence to work as part of a small team
• A willingness to learn additional duties over time

This role would suit someone who enjoys being part of a professional but down-to-earth finance team. You do not need to have formal accounts qualifications, and strong practical experience will be equally valued.

Additional information

Hours: The role is full-time, working 35 hours per week, typically 9:00am to 5:00pm with an hour for lunch. Slightly reduced hours may be considered but would need to be worked across all five days, for example 30 hours Monday to Friday.

Location: Leeds city centre. The company offers a hybrid working pattern, with two days in the office and three days working from home.

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum, dependent upon experience.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard 
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