Accounts Assistant - Maternity Cover (9 Months)

Leeds LS12

Fully office based

Salary: £25,000

Are you an experienced Finance or Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a fast-paced and friendly environment? We're looking for a proactive and organised individual to join a dynamic finance team in a key role covering maternity leave.

The Role

As Accounts Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of the accounts function. You'll be the go-to person for managing supplier accounts, handling invoice queries, and supporting with cashflow and payment runs. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this varied position offers exposure to several parts of the business and a chance to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the finance email inbox and respond to queries in a timely, professional manner

• Accurately post stock and expense invoices into SAP

• Prepare and review payment runs with the Financial Controller

• Resolve supplier queries and disputes courteously and efficiently

• Complete month-end supplier statement reconciliations

• Handle company credit card statements and post to ledgers

• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice queries

• Support short-term cashflow forecasting and planning

• Take ownership of the supplier ledger and review accounts periodically

• General office duties including post management and document handling

• Answer inbound calls from suppliers

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a purchase ledger role (preferred but not essential)

• Previous use of SAP (preferred but not essential)

• Confident in working cross-functionally to resolve invoice issues

• Numerate with good attention to detail

• Experience working in a process driven environment

• A methodical, problem-solving mindset and strong organisational skills

The Offer

• 9-month maternity cover with potential for a longer-term opportunity

• Friendly and supportive team environment

• On-site role based in Leeds LS12 - Free parking and modern working environment

• Opportunity to gain valuable accounts experience in a dynamic business

• 25 days holiday + BH

• Monthly team incentives and socials

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a superb business that provides a social and dynamic working culture. If you have the experience and skills outlined above, please send your CV immediately to be considered.

Note: Due to the amount of responses we receive, unfortunately we are unable to give feedback to all individuals. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.