Accounts Assistant - Hybrid

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Leeds is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. In this role, you will support the Finance Manager and gain visibility into all aspects of transactional finance. Responsibilities include managing purchase and sales ledgers, issuing invoices, and maintaining cash books. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth and career progression in a supportive environment. If you have a strong finance background and are eager to contribute to a thriving team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a finance role at a similar level.
• Working knowledge of Sage is essential.

Responsibilities

• Payment of purchase invoices and maintenance of purchase ledger.
• Managing relationships with suppliers and credit control.
• Uploading accounting data into the SUN accounting system.

Skills

Finance Role Experience

Sage Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

General IT Capabilities

Education

Strong Academic Background

Tools

SUN Accounting System

Sage

Job description

I am working with a client based in the centre of Leeds who are looking to add an Accounts Assistant to their small finance team. Supporting and reporting directly to the Finance Manager you will play a key part and have visibility to all aspects of transactional finance.

Duties and responsibilities to include:

• Payment of purchase invoices

• Maintenance of purchase ledger

• Managing relationships with suppliers

• Issuing invoices to customers

• Maintenance of sales ledger

• Credit control in relation to customer payments

• Maintenance of cash books and loan schedules

• Managing treasury deposit arrangements

• Processing of interest and capital loan repayments and other non-supplier payments where applicable

• Incorporation of purchase ledgers, sales ledgers, cash books and loan schedules

• Uploading the accounting data into the SUN accounting system

• Accruals & prepayments and other journals

• Minute taking at project board meetings

• Processing of company's house documents

This role will suit individuals who have the following skills and experiences:

• Prior experience of a finance role at a similar level

• A working knowledge of Sage is essential along with good general IT capabilities

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Strong academic background

This is a great opportunity to join a business that offers genuine growth and career progression over the long term so if you are interested in this role don’t hesitate to get in touch and apply immediately.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.