Accounts Assistant
West Yorkshire
£26500 – £27800 / Year,
Permanent / Full Time
Accounts Assistant | Leeds City Centre – office based
Full-time, Permanent | Mon-Fri / 8am-4pm
Salary: £26,500 rising to £27,810 on successful completion of probation
If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a stable role within a well-established business, this could be an excellent next step for you.
We are recruiting on behalf of a long-standing company in the import and distribution sector that offers a supportive finance team, a varied workload, and a positive working environment.
Reporting to the Finance Director, as Accounts Assistant you will play an important part in the day-to-day running of the finance function.
This is a role where your attention to detail will be valued, your contribution will be recognised, and you will have the opportunity to build on your existing finance experience.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days, inclusive of bank holidays, with additional entitlement awarded in line with continued service.
Participation in a discretionary bonus scheme, recognising individual and company performance.
Summer working hours available between June and August.
A centrally located office in the heart of the city, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.
Excellent transport connectivity, with a main railway station located within a short walking distance.
Complimentary gym passes, promoting health, wellbeing, and an active lifestyle.
YOUR ROLE
As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance function across a range of responsibilities, helping to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.
Banking and Cash Management
Carrying out daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
Monitoring bank balances and highlighting discrepancies or unusual transactions
Processing incoming and outgoing payments, including BACS, CHAPS, and card receipts
Accurately allocating customer receipts against invoices
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Processing supplier invoices and ensuring correct coding and approvals
Preparing and processing supplier payment runs in line with agreed terms
Raising sales invoices and credit notes as required
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date ledgers
Credit Control
Monitoring customer accounts and agreed credit limits
Chasing overdue payments in a professional and timely manner
Resolving invoice and payment queries with customers and internal teams
General Finance Support
Liaising with sales, customer service, and logistics teams to resolve order or invoicing issues
Supporting invoicing and despatch processes where required
Assisting with ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks
WHAT WE\’RE LOOKING FOR
Essential
Previous experience in an accounts or finance assistant role
A good understanding of bank reconciliations and payment processing
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Confidence using Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems, including AI-enabled tools
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
Desirable
Knowledge of VAT and basic accounting principles
Part-qualified AAT or currently studying towards a finance qualification
About you
You are reliable, organised, and take pride in your work
You are a confident communicator, both written and verbal
You are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
You handle financial information professionally and discreetly
HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like the kind of role where you could thrive, we would love to hear from you.
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