Accounts Assistant

Location: Leeds (Hybrid) – 2/3 days in the office

Due to continued growth and expansion, we seek a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and dependable Accounts Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, tech-driven environment where finance is not just about reporting but also supporting intelligent decision-making and enabling sustainable growth.

Cognisys is a fast-scaling, high-performance cybersecurity and GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) organisation, serving clients in over 30 countries, with a diverse, remote-first team across 7 nations. With 65 elite professionals, and growing rapidly, we’re building the gold standard in security delivery – and we don’t do average. We’re relentless, smart, and unapologetically ambitious – and we need an Accounts Assistant who is just as driven.

About the Role

As our Accounts Assistant, you’ll support the finance department's day-to-day operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely transaction processing, and assisting with month-end procedures. You’ll work closely with the Assistant Accountant who reports to the Financial Controller, and you will also interact with colleagues across the business to ensure smooth financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and Record Keeping: Taking ownership to maintain accurate financial records, including recording transactions, processing invoices, credit notes and managing accounts payable/receivable.
• Invoice and Payment Processing: Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices, including multi-currency billing where applicable. Processing supplier invoices, payments, expense reports, and credit card reconciliations in a timely manner, ensuring full data accuracy.
• Reconciliation: Reconciling accounts, supplier statements, bank statements, and other financial records promptly, to ensure accuracy, and reconciling discrepancies.
• Reporting and Budgeting: Assisting in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and statements. Assist with the month-end close process.
• Financial Analysis: Analysing financial data, identifying potential errors, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Client and Vendor Communication: Handling communications with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding financial matters. Answering phone calls, responding to emails, and providing general administrative support to the accounting team.
• Administrative Support & Data Entry: Entering information into spreadsheets and accounting software. Maintain well-organised and up-to-date financial records within the accounting software. Ensure customer records are accurately maintained and regularly updated within the finance system.
• Other Duties: Assisting with various other tasks as needed by the accounting team. Supporting staff with travel planning and bookings. Provide support to the Finance Controller with ad hoc reporting, ongoing projects, and initiatives to improve financial processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator role.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Proficiency with accounting software Xero and Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive and able to take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and international payments.
• Awareness of GDPR and the importance of confidentiality in handling sensitive data.

If you think you can deliver but don’t match the criteria above, please don’t be put off. We are very open-minded and focus on ability and attitude above skills.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment where customer care and innovation drive everything we do.
• A dedicated budget for your professional development.
• EMI Employee Share Schemes provide the opportunity to share in the company's success.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Hub supported by Kara Connect for health and well-being resources.
• Frequent team social events and celebrations.
• 22 days holiday rising to 25, plus a birthday holiday.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme, up to £2,000!

Why Join Us?

At Cognisys, you’ll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your input and shares support. You’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a real impact on our clients. We’d love to hear from you if you want to challenge, lead and innovate!

We’re not just about the work; we’re about the people. Join a team where innovation is celebrated and your contributions are valued. We foster a collaborative environment where fresh ideas thrive and professional growth is encouraged.

Applications

Please feel free to reach out to Dom, our Head of Talent Acquisition, if you would like any further information, to discuss accessibility requirements, or if you require this information provided in an alternative format. We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and can make various reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs.