Accounts Assistant

2 days ago

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited Full time

Accounts Assistant / Finance Administrator


If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

Up to £35,000 per annum - DOE

Maternity Cover – Potential to become permanent

Location: Leeds – Marshalls Mill, Holbeck

Work Basis: Full Time or Part Time – Hybrid (minimum of 2 days in the office)

Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their team on an initial maternity cover basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

In this position, you will ensure the accuracy of financial information in Xero, including daily bank reconciliation, preparation and posting of journals, and reviewing items in the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet. You will work closely with the Business Support Executive and Managing Director, supporting various finance and accounting activities, and liaise with external accountants to assist with year-end account preparation.

This role is ideal for a proactive individual keen on contributing to process improvements and looking to grow professionally within the company.

Company Overview:

Our client is a Leeds-based IT services and consultancy provider dedicated to helping organisations succeed through technology.

Working with clients across the UK, EU, and US, they deliver IT solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and reliability. Known for their technical expertise and transparent, approachable service, they build lasting partnerships with their clients based on trust.

Responsibilities

  • Financial Administration & Accounting
  • Conduct daily bank reconciliations, maintaining accurate records of financial transactions.
  • Process purchase invoices through Lightyear and Dext, including matching to purchase orders and coding.
  • Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments, and depreciation entries to ensure costs align with relevant accounting periods.
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and provide detailed customer and sales profitability reporting.
  • Work alongside external accountants to support the preparation of year-end accounts.
  • Provide support to the MD and Business Support Executive with quoting, ordering, invoicing, and general administrative tasks.
  • Complete weekly payment runs and manage accounts payable.
  • Oversee credit control, following up on outstanding payments in a timely manner.

Skills & Competencies

Technical & Professional Skills

  • Strong knowledge of MS Excel.
  • Experience of working with Xero is preferred as these tools are used every day by the business, however, you may have experience of other accounting platforms which should be transferrable.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping and reporting.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt to varied audiences.

Personal Competencies

  • Proactive and self-motivated, with a commitment to process improvement.
  • A team player with a positive attitude who can work independently when needed.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, managing competing demands

Experience

  • Previous experience with monthly accounting processes, including reconciliations, invoicing, and payroll entries.
  • Experience in a client-facing environment, with a track record of providing high levels of customer service.

Advantageous: Studying or qualified AAT, CIMA, or equivalent accounting qualification.

What is on offer:

  • City centre location with free on-site parking.
  • 8% employer pension contribution.
  • Performance-related annual bonus.
  • Professional development support allowance.

Click apply now and upload an up-to-date CV.

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