Finance Officer in Leeds

FLEXIBLE HYBRID WORKING - 2 DAYS IN THE OFFICE A MONTH

LEEDS

PLUS, EXCELLENT BENEFITS

I’m delighted to be partnered exclusively with an established Housing Association in the Leeds area. My client is looking for a Finance Officer to join the Finance team and support the Finance Manager, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams. This is a varied role with responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of purchase ledger, sales ledger, rent ledger and cashbook transactions.

Working closely with colleagues, suppliers and external agencies, you will play an important role in maintaining financial accuracy, resolving queries and supporting the delivery of an efficient finance service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, building relationships, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process purchase invoices accurately, ensuring correct coding, approval, and payment in line with agreed terms.
• Verify invoices against approved purchase orders and delegated authority levels.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Resolve supplier and internal queries efficiently and professionally.
• Prepare weekly BACS payment runs in accordance with financial controls and procedures.
• Review aged creditor balances and clear outstanding items.
• Support the accurate processing of tenant payments and rent transactions.
• Upload Housing Benefit, Universal Credit and Supporting People payment schedules.
• Process rent account adjustments and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve rent account queries from colleagues and external agencies.
• Carry out regular rent ledger reconciliations and clear outstanding items.
• Raise sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure VAT is correctly accounted for.
• Undertake debt collection activities in line with organisational policies.
• Produce aged debt reports and management information to support monthly reporting.
• Assist with cashbook maintenance and reconciliations.
• Support the wider Finance team with ad hoc duties as required.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• A Finance Officer or Accounts Assistant with experience in working in a transactional finance function.
• Works effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Experience in housing, property or not for profit.
• Flexible Hybrid working - 2 days in the office a month.