Accounts Assistant

The Home Agency; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

People-first culture

Ownership of tasks

Learn new systems

Collaborative environment

Job summary

IMA, a creative agency, is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations. You will help with invoices, expenses, supplier onboarding and reconciliations, ensuring records are complete and up to date.

The role requires strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel; AAT study or finance qualification is advantageous. A collaborative, values-led culture awaits in Leeds.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as accounts assistant, finance assistant or similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numerical information.
• Good knowledge of Excel and accounting/finance systems; well organised and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses, correctly coded and approved.
• Support accounts payable and receivable tasks, supplier onboarding and payment processing.
• Reconcile bank, supplier and customer accounts; investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end tasks, reporting, VAT and finance queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

IMA is a creative agency built to create connections people buy into—emotionally and literally. From advertising and media to packaging and retail activations, we deliver work that earns attention and gives people a reason to choose your brand in moments that matter.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to provide reliable support across the day-to-day finance function, assisting with routine financial administration, maintaining accurate records and helping the wider team keep processes running smoothly. The successful candidate will play an important role as our Accounts Assistant, ensuring that financial information is organised, complete and up to date, while supporting the consistent and accurate processing of finance-related tasks.

What You’ll Get From Us

• A chance to develop your finance career within an award‑winning, people‑first creative agency.
• A values‑led culture where your contribution is recognised and supported.
• Ownership of core management accounting tasks with exposure to commercial decision‑making.
• Opportunities to learn new systems and processes and to grow your technical skills.
• A collaborative environment where we challenge, learn and deliver great work together.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses accurately, ensuring they are matched against PO's, approved and correctly coded.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including supplier onboarding, payment processing, sales invoicing and receipt allocation.
• Reconcile bank, supplier and customer accounts, investigate discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain organised financial records and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accessible.
• Assist with month‑end tasks, management reporting, audit preparation, VAT administration and finance queries, following company procedures and deadlines.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant, finance assistant or similar role, with a good understanding of basic accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numerical information, including invoices, reconciliations and expense management.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or finance systems.
• Well organised, dependable and able to manage routine tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Clear communication skills, a helpful professional approach to handling finance queries, and AAT study or a relevant finance qualification is advantageous.

Our Values at IMA

• Own it - take responsibility when it matters.
• Build Trust - nurture honest, open, lasting relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Stay Hungry - keep learning, improving and staying curious.

These principles shape how we work - with each other, with clients, and with the world.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.