Accounts Assistant

Fin Search; Morley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing services business in England is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The ideal candidate will manage purchase and sales ledgers, assist with month-end tasks, and ensure attention to detail in financial documentation. This role offers a salary between £30,000 - £35,000, 28 days annual leave, and additional benefits. Ideal for a finance professional looking for a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance/accounts assistant role required.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Job description

Overview

Fin Search are recruiting an Accounts Assistant on a 12 mth FTC basis for a growing services business based in Leeds. This is a FTC to cover maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking for a fast-paced and varied role working within a small team.

Responsibilities

As an Accounts Assistant, this role will report into a brilliant Financial Controller, responsible for managing both the purchase and sales ledgers and assisting with wider month end tasks.

Duties will include, however are not limited to, daily bank reconciliations, managing supplier payments, raising sales invoices, maintaining credit control, assisting with the preparation of the quarterly VAT return and assisting with the production of the monthly management accounts and related reporting as required.

Requirements

• Have worked in a finance/accounts assistant role previously
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be happy to commit to a 12 mth FTC

Benefits

30,000 - 35,000 + 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) + pension scheme + free on site parking