Accounts Assistant – Temporary

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

Job summary

A finance recruitment specialist is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Leeds. The role involves processing purchase orders, managing supplier statements, and assisting with month-end duties. The ideal candidate should have prior accounts experience, strong purchase ledger skills, and be proficient in Excel. This full-time position offers a salary of £25,000, with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience with high volumes of invoices.
• Ability to support the finance team at month-end.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, invoices, and payment runs.
• Managing supplier statements and resolving queries.
• Assisting with month-end duties, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Supporting the production of management accounts.
• Helping streamline processes for accuracy.

Skills

Previous experience in an accounts role

Strong purchase ledger exposure

Good Excel skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Proactive and adaptable team player

Tools

PO systems

Job description

We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting a busy finance team with a focus on purchase ledger and wider month-end processes. This role offers variety and the chance to get involved in both day-to-day transactional work and elements of management accounts.

What you’ll be doing

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payment runs

• Managing supplier statements and resolving queries

• Assisting with month-end duties, including accruals and reconciliations

• Supporting the production of management accounts

• Helping streamline processes and ensuring accuracy across the ledger

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in an accounts role, ideally with strong purchase ledger exposure

• Comfortable working with PO systems and high volumes of invoices

• Good Excel skills and strong attention to detail

• Ability to work to deadlines and support the wider finance team at month-end

• A proactive and adaptable team player

What’s on offer

• 6-month fixed-term contract

• £25,000 salary

• Full-time, office-based role

• Immediate start available

• Great opportunity to broaden experience across both transactional and management accounts

Interviews are taking place immediately, so don’t miss out - apply today to secure your place in the process.

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.