Accounts Assistant

Michael Page; Morley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company in Morley is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance department by managing financial records and compliance. The role involves processing invoices, handling payments, and executing monthly bank reconciliations. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years in Accounts Payable, strong Excel skills, and effective communication abilities. This position offers a salary between £28,000 and £30,000, a hybrid working arrangement, and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Accounts Payable experience required.
• Experience with Excel, including pivot tables and vlookups.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices.
• Handle ad hoc payments and employee expenses.
• Manage Direct Debit payments and weekly payment runs.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliation and manage petty cash.
• Address ad hoc queries as they arise.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Confident with Excel

Internal and external communication

Job description

The Accounts Assistant will support the Finance department in managing financial records and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to develop their financial expertise within a Professional Services business.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established business within the Professional Services sector. They have over 40 years of experience and operate from multiple sites across the UK. They are now recruiting at their Leeds offices for an Accounts Assistant.

Description

• Purchase ledger invoice processing
• Processing ad hoc payments and employee expenses
• Responsible for processing Direct Debit payments
• Weekly payment runs for multiple entities
• Processing petty cash
• Monthly bank reconciliation
• Ad hoc query handling

Profile

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

• A minimum of 2 years Accounts Payable experience
• Confident with Excel (pivot tables and vlookups)
• Ability to liaise internally and externally

Job Offer

• 28,000 to 30,000 per annum
• Hybrid working (2 days from home)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression