Accounts Assistant

Eville & Jones; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Leeds is seeking an Accounts Assistant to handle cashbook entries, assist in accounts payable and receivable, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software. The role offers a salary of up to £28,500, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Up to £28,500 salary

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Reward and recognition scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Perkbox scheme

Free car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable and Payable.
• Strong organizational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional and approachable manner.
• Confident using accounting software and proficient in MS Excel.
• Meticulous attention to detail ensuring accuracy in work.
• Collaborative mindset thrives in a team.

Responsibilities

• Cashbook entries and payments management.
• Assist the Purchase Ledger function.
• Assist the Sales Ledger function.
• Month end journals preparation.
• Assist with VAT record keeping.
• Exception reporting on timesheets submitted by staff.
• Fixed Asset Register postings.
• Assist with annual statutory audit.
• Liaising with key stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Education

AAT studies (desirable)

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

MS Excel

Job description

Eville & Jones is the largest provider of Veterinary Official Controls in Europe. We are committed to safeguarding animal welfare within the food chain, ensuring that food is safe to eat, and enabling the import and export of products of animal origin. Part of the Phenna Group and with an annual turnover of £60m, E&J has recently been recognised in the Sunday Times as one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies.

Whilst our 850 strong team of veterinary professionals are out in the field ensuring animal welfare standards are met within the UK and that the meat is safe to enter the food chain, we have a team of 60 Central Support heroes back at our Leeds head office that cover the central support functions.

We are looking for a diligent and hardworking individual for the role of Accounts Assistant reporting to the Financial Controller. The ideal applicant must show good levels of resourcefulness, knowledge, and motivation and must be an excellent communicator - demonstrating both effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cashbook entries and payments management
• Assist the Purchase Ledger function with supplier postings and employee expenses
• Assist the Sales Ledger function with customer invoicing, queries, and debt recovery
• Month end journals
• Assist with VAT record keeping and HMRC submissions
• Nominal ledger reviews, including payroll
• Exception reporting on timesheets submitted by field staff
• Analysis of timesheets for producing Key Performance Indicators used by senior management
• Fixed Asset Register postings
• Assist with annual statutory audit
• Assist with inter-group transactions
• Liaising with key stakeholders within the business
• Assist with ad-hoc project work

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable and Payable
• Strong organisational skills - able to manage priorities and meet strict month-end deadlines
• Professional and approachable manner
• Be Tech-savvy - confident using accounting software (Sage 50 Accounts) and proficient in MS Excel
• Excellent communication skills - friendly and confident when speaking on the phone
• Meticulous attention to detail - ensuring accuracy in all aspects of your work
• Collaborative mindset - thrives in a team environment
• AAT studies (desirable, not essential) - a commitment to professional development is a plus

Benefits

• Salary - up to £28,500pa - depending on skills and experience
• 23 days holiday (increasing each year to a maximum of 25 days) plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Perkbox scheme - a variety of discounts and benefits
• Free car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme/Financial wellbeing service
• Death in service/accident cover

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. Although primarily office based (LS15 8ZB), there will be some flexibility as to remote working.

If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to hear from you!