Accounts Assistant

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting a new role of Accounts Assistant for a growing, owner managed business based on the outskirts of Leeds City Centre. Due to the growth plans of the organisation, the successful candidate has the opportunity to progress their career if they wanted to study towards professional qualifications alongside their work.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Director, the Accounts Assistant will have a wide remit of responsibilities ranging from sales and purchase ledger duties, through to assisting with the production of monthly management accounts and helping with the year end audit.

Duties and responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant will include:

• Processing purchase ledger invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Collating payment runs for suppliers
• Assistant with management accounts preparation
• Assisting with adhoc reports and completing financial analysis when required
• Reviewing financial records and correcting inconsistencies and coding errors

The Candidate

To be considered for the role we welcome applications from candidates with the following:

• Previous experience of working within an administration or finance administration role
• Keen to pursue a career in finance
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communicator and influencer
• Advanced excel user

Salary & Benefits

In return, the successful Accounts Assistant will receive the following:

• £24,000 - £25,000 base salary
• Study Support
• 25 days holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Friendly working environment
• Free onsite parking

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