Accounts Assistant

IPS Group Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance services firm in Leeds is seeking an organised and proactive individual to join their Finance team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting managers. Key responsibilities include processing invoices, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining ledgers. AAT qualification or progress towards it is preferred, along with proficiency in Sage and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or studying towards it.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confidence using Sage and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile purchase invoices and expenses.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries.
• Manage posting of sales invoices and bank transactions.
• Prepare reports for payment runs and maintain ledgers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidence using Sage

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is recruiting for an organised and proactive individual to join their Finance team. You’ll play a key role in the smooth running of the department, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting managers and directors with the information they need to make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile purchase invoices, statements, and credit card expenses.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice or payment queries.
• Manage posting of sales invoices, receipts, and bank transactions.
• Support payroll input and related journal postings.
• Prepare reports for payment runs and maintain accurate ledgers in Sage.
• Assist with stock monitoring and project costing within Sage Projects.
• Produce and review accruals, prepayments, intercompany recharges, and management accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset records and prepare VAT submissions.
• Contribute to cashflow forecasting and year-end reporting.
• Assist with compliance tasks including insurance renewals, accreditation records, and document control.
• Promote good working practices and a positive image of the company.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards it.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confidence using Sage and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to adapt and support wider operational needs when required.