Accounts Assistant

Search Consultancy LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training and development

Job summary

Search Recruitment is partnering with a growing organisation in Leeds to recruit an Accounts Assistant. Based in Leeds City Centre, the role supports day-to-day financial operations and offers a clear path to career development within a collaborative finance team.

The successful candidate will process invoices, assist with reconciliations, month-end procedures and payment runs, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Bank reconciliations and cash allocation
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Managing supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
• Supporting credit control activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and data entry
• Assisting with payment runs and expense processing
• Providing administrative support to the wider finance team

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Leeds City Centre 27,000- 29,000 + Benefits Full-Time, Permanent

Search Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a growing and well-established organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business while gaining valuable exposure across a variety of accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Bank reconciliations and cash allocation
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Managing supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
• Supporting credit control activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and data entry
• Assisting with payment runs and expense processing
• Providing administrative support to the wider finance team

About You

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of 27,000 - 29,000
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Excellent benefits package

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.