Accounts Assistant

Gough & Kelly Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced team as an Accounts Assistant, where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognized. This role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that grows with your service. You will be responsible for managing essential financial tasks, from bank reconciliations to invoicing, all while working in a supportive environment that prioritizes your professional development. If you have a passion for finance and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Monthly KPI bonus

Holiday entitlement increasing to 24 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Ongoing training

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance team or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting practices and software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly BACS payments and bank reconciliations.
• Manage daily purchase ledger and invoicing processes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

AAT Level 2 Certification in Accounting

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date:

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Accounts Assistant, with a minimum of 2 years' experience, to join our fast-faced team in Leeds.

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The position:

• Permanent, full-time
• 37.5 hours per week

Gough and Kelly value hard work and commitment, and in return, we are committed to giving back to our employees. We have an excellent and ever-growing benefits package to set you on the right path from the day you join us:

• Salary up to £28k, depending on experience
• Monthly KPI bonus once passed training/ probation
• Holiday entitlement – increasing to 24 days, with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Private Healthcare Scheme (with length of service)
• Employee Benefits Programme (with length of service)
• Ongoing training
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company social events
• Weekly BACS preparation - allocation of payments in Sage/upload payments to bank & send remittances
• Produce weekly supplier self-bills
• Invoicing
• Daily bank posting / post cheques for week (ensure all items on month end bank rec are posted)
• Bank reconciliations - across x4 Companies
• POA report - ensuring all credit balances are matched off - month end
• Supplier statement reconciliations - weekly / monthly & ensuring a full ledger reconciliation quarterly
• Daily purchase ledger - uploading to Lightyear/sending out for authorisation & importing to Sage
• Petty cash - recording / posted to Sage
• Franking post
  
  

The ideal candidate will have:

• AAT Level 2 Certification in Accounting or qualified by experience
• Working of knowledge of Sage (desirable, but not essential)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel
• Demonstrable experience working in a finance team or similar role
• Excellent communication skills, especially telephone manner
• Professionalism
• Strong organisation and planning skills to deliver information accurately and on time.
• A hands-on approach and proven ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Thorough and high attention to detail
• A team player
• Highly communicative, personable and enjoys building relationships.

Gough and Kelly are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed not only to our legal obligations but also to the positive promotion of equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.