Accounts Assistant Leeds, England
Job description
A well-established and growing manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Horsforth are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their fast-paced finance team on a permanent basis. The role will be extremely varied and will include some transactional duties whilst supporting with month end processes . On offer is a salary of up to £27,000 depending on experience, free parking, and the chance to learn from a personable and extremely knowledgeable Financial Controller. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Assistant/Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant with ideally some exposure to accruals, prepayments and/or journals to gain some further, varied experience. Candidates with more of a transactional background will also be considered and full training and ongoing development with be offered from all members of the finance team.
Key responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant will include:
- Carrying out monthly reconciliations
- Processing of journals and supporting with monthly reporting
- Assisting with accruals and the month end process
- Working with Excel daily
- Supporting the purchase ledger function and processing invoices and credit notes
- KPI reporting and carrying out balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintenance of the fixed asset register
- Dealing with queries and resolving them in a timely manner
- Assisting with the credit control process and be comfortable making outbound calls when needed
To be successful in this Accounts Assistant role, individuals will ideally:
- Have previous experience of completing a month end within an industry role or will have a strong transactional finance background and will be keen to learn and develop
- Be able to work towards targets and deadlines whilst retaining a high level of attention to detail
- Have strong IT skills and will be comfortable with Excel and will be able to pick up new functions quickly
- Be enthusiastic, confident and hands on in approach
- Be able to work in a fast paced, ever changed environment
This role is extremely accessible via public transport and is commutable from all areas of West and North Leeds, Bradford and the surrounding areas.
If interested in this Accounts Assistant role, please click apply now or contact me as soon as possible to have a confidential chat.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
