Accounts Payable Assistant

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks a Financial Lead in Headingley to oversee financial operations. This part-time role (18 hours/week) offers flexibility and involves managing all financial transactions, such as bookkeeping, payroll, and Sage accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in finance and administration, with excellent organization and attention to detail. Join a supportive team and contribute to the company's success in a hands-on position with varied responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial administration and bookkeeping.
• Strong knowledge of Sage, including reporting and journals.
• Ability to manage payroll, financial reconciliations, and office processes.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping including sales and purchase ledgers, invoicing, payroll, and credit control.
• Daily management of Sage: posting invoices, purchase orders, and reconciling accounts.
• Manage online banking and finances: reconciliations, VAT, tax submissions.

Skills

Financial administration

Bookkeeping

Sage knowledge

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Payroll management

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

🤝 Take ownership of the company’s financial operations

🏢 Established, growing business with a supportive team

📈 Excellent opportunity to develop your finance and leadership skills

⚡ Hands‑on, varied role – no two days the same

🧩 Combination of finance, bookkeeping, and office management

📍 Headingley-based – surrounded by great amenities

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy, established business as a Financial Lead. This is a pivotal role responsible for recording, managing, and maintaining all daily financial transactions, reporting directly to the joint owners.

The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping and finance experience, with a proven ability to manage payroll, Sage accounts, credit control, and general office administration.

As the main point of contact for finance and office operations, you will ensure all financial and administrative processes run smoothly while supporting the wider business team.

Key Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping including sales and purchase ledgers, invoicing, payroll, and credit control.
• Daily management of Sage: posting invoices, purchase orders, supplier receipts, and reconciling accounts.
• Manage online banking and finances: reconciliations, VAT, tax submissions, staff and project payments.
• Maintain and update Excel records for projects, cashflow, and overheads.
• Liaise with accountants for monthly reporting, salaries, and tax compliance.
• Support general office operations: insurance, utilities, office suppliers, and vendor management.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in financial administration and bookkeeping.
• Strong knowledge of Sage, including reporting and journals.
• High level of organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, tables, VLOOKUP).
• Ability to manage payroll, financial reconciliations, and office processes.
• Confident, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Location: Headingley LS6

Hours: 18 hours per week, flexible working offered!

Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30 day period and contact you via any method of contact you have listed on your application