Accounts and Finance Assistant

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant to join their team in Sherburn in Elmet. This permanent, office-based role offers a competitive salary and a chance to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure and possess strong teamwork skills. Key responsibilities include maintaining the Purchase Ledger, processing payments, and supporting management accounts preparation. With benefits such as 21 days holiday, a company pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in their accounting career.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays

3% company pension contributions

Bike2Work scheme

Casual dress code

Onsite parking

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts management and processing supplier payments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Purchase Ledger and process supplier payments.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and month-end duties.

Skills

Accounts experience

Knowledge of VAT treatment

SAGE 50 experience

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Tools

SAGE 50

Job description

Sherburn in Elmet, West Yorkshire LS25

A salary of GBP 28,000 to GBP 30,000 per annum

Permanent, office-based role

Working hours: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Saturday work on a rota basis (May to November), paid in addition to basic salary

Commutable from Castleford, Pontefract, York, Selby, Tadcaster, Wetherby, Leeds, and Garforth

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is recruiting an experienced Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant for a company based in Sherburn in Elmet.

The Role

The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, strong teamwork ethic, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The role requires meeting deadlines and responding to daily requests from the accounts manager and procurement manager.

Main Duties

• Maintain Purchase Ledger
• Process supplier payments
• Raise sales invoices
• Remind customers to make timely payments
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in documentation
• Update internal spreadsheets
• Reconcile bank and credit card transactions
• Support the preparation of management accounts and month-end duties
• Enter journals
• Assist and support the Procurement and Finance Managers as required

Skills

• Accounts experience
• Knowledge of VAT treatment
• SAGE 50 experience beneficial
• Strong IT skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, creating deadlines and managing workload

Benefits

• Salary GBP 28,000 to GBP 30,000
• 21 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays, with an additional day per year of service
• 3% company pension contributions
• Bike2Work scheme
• Casual dress code
• Onsite parking
• Flexible working arrangements where required

If you're interested in the Accounts Assistant role, please contact Deb at [contact details].

Closing date: 30 May 2025 (subject to change based on applications).

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