Accounts Assistant

Better placed recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Finance Team. The role involves maintaining credit control, handling invoices, and ensuring accurate financial records. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 3 years of finance experience, looking to grow in a supportive environment. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential. Some benefits include access to the best tools and support from a Director.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of financial experience in an accounts environment.
• Good working knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining Credit Control and raising sales ledger invoices.
• Collection of outstanding invoices with clients.
• Monthly VAT return preparation and submission.

Skills

Financial experience

Sage 50 Accounts

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Better Placed is undoubtedly one of the UK’s leading Marketing Recruitment specialists! There is a reason we are a Sunday Times Top 10 small business to work for and it is undeniably down to our people! We are a values driven consultancy specialising in Marketing, Digital, Tech, Finance and Sales recruitment for some of the North Wests most sought-after employers. Housing some of the Norths most talented recruiters we are always “better placed” to find talent for clients that range from cool start-ups to some of the UK’s biggest brands!

We are currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking for a role finance within a thriving and supportive work environment. Our account’s function is the backbone of our business and is central to ensuring that we consistently deliver a best in class service both internally and externally with our clients and suppliers. Creating long lasting relationships really matter to us so we’re looking for someone with the tenacity to go above and beyond in the pursuit of excellence.

We may still be a small business, but we think big and believe in investing in our greatest asset…our people. You will have access to the best tools for the role and will be working alongside a Director dedicated to ensuring you’re supported on your journey with us.

Key responsibilities

• Maintaining Credit Control
• Raising sales ledger invoices
• Collection of outstanding invoices
• Regular liaison with clients
• Maintaining the purchase ledger
• Coding and processing supplier invoices
• Monthly bacs run
• Managing the Interim/contractors onboarding processing
• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
• Monitor and reconcile company credit card purchases
• Inputting expenses for payroll/payroll journals
• Monthly intergroup invoicing
• Monthly Intercompany reconciliations
• Quarterly VAT return preparation and submission
• Collating information from placement sheets for analysis
• EDI information collation & reporting
• Other ad-hoc finance duties to support the Finance Director

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 3 years of financial experience in an accounts environment
• Sage 50 Accounts experience desirable
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to maintain clear and accurate financial records

Personal Attributes

• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and adaptable to change.
• Ethical and maintains confidentiality.
• Excellent administrative, and verbal and written communication skills

If you are a motivated individual seeking to advance your career in finance and believe you possess the skills and qualities we are looking for, please apply for more info.