Accounts Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Financial Accounting team. This role offers the chance to engage in the preparation of statutory accounts and manage financial data using advanced systems. With a focus on flexibility, you can enjoy a hybrid working environment while gaining valuable experience across various accounting functions. The organization prides itself on its commitment to personal development, offering numerous resources to enhance your skills. If you're passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to on-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Personal development courses

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and bookkeeping is essential.
• Familiarity with preparing statutory accounts and VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for the University and its subsidiaries.
• Manage bookkeeping, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Bookkeeping

VAT Returns

SAP Finance System

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

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Salary Grade 4 (£23,700 - £25,138 p.a. depending on experience)

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Job Responsibilities

Based within the Financial Accounting team of the University’s Central Finance Department, you will be responsible for the preparation of the statutory accounts of the University, centralised input of financial data to the SAP finance system and other financial systems and the book-keeping, accounts maintenance and preparation of accounts for the University’s subsidiaries and other related organisations.

With overall accountability to the Financial Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for the book-keeping and accounts preparation for a number of the University’s subsidiaries, including purchase ledger, sales invoices, bank reconciliations and VAT returns.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in all areas of accounts preparation for companies, providing accounting services to a number of companies which will be your responsibility.

What We Offer in Return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.