Accounts Assistant - Leeds

JR United Kingdom; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support Purchase and Sales Ledger functions. This role offers the opportunity to grow in a dynamic finance environment, where you will manage invoices, assist with financial reporting, and contribute to the preparation of management accounts. With modern offices in Farsley and a supportive team, this position is ideal for someone eager to develop their accounting skills while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits. If you are organized, proactive, and ready to take on new challenges, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

21 days holiday plus public holidays

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in using Xero for accounting tasks.
• Ability to manage both Purchase and Sales Ledger functions.

Responsibilities

• Processing sales invoices and handling royalties.
• Assisting with accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Supporting management accounts preparation and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Xero

Accounts Management

Financial Reporting

Credit Control

Education

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

Degree in Finance or Accounting

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Role Overview

This is a generalist accounts role supporting both the Purchase and Sales Ledger functions. The role requires a considered, organized approach and a can-do attitude. The Finance Assistant will, with relevant time and training, become fully conversant with all aspects of Purchase, Sales, and General Ledgers. Experience in Xero is essential.

About Chef Works Europe Ltd

Chef Works and Bragard are leading global culinary apparel brands, manufacturing and distributing hospitality uniforms across 90+ countries under Chef Works Europe Ltd. Our team is primarily based in Farsley, Leeds, with a showroom and meeting space in London and a remote sales team.

Responsibilities include:

1. Processing all sales invoices
2. Handling royalties and commissions
3. Assisting the finance manager with accruals, prepayments, and journals
4. Supporting management accounts preparation
5. Reconciling all bank accounts
6. Credit control
7. Stock reconciliation, producing monthly stock location reports, and making necessary adjustments
8. Conducting twice-yearly stock takes including reconciliation
9. Maintaining asset register
10. Calculating monthly depreciation
11. Posting and reconciling intercompany accounts
12. Quarterly VAT returns
13. Assisting with the annual audit
14. Supporting the preparation of consolidated management accounts pack

Other Duties

Supporting ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Manager or Senior Management.

Location

The role is based in modern, refurbished offices in Farsley, Leeds, with free on-site parking and within walking distance of local amenities.

Offer

• Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 depending on experience
• Company bonus scheme
• 21 days holiday plus public holidays

Mission Statement

To empower, honor, and serve those who serve others.

Application Process

If interested in this Finance Assistant role, please apply with your CV to [emailprotected]. Applications are open until 9th May 2025, with first interviews conducted via Zoom immediately.