Assistant Accountant - SAP, Cash Flow & VAT (Leeds)

JAC Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm based in Leeds is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage financial operations, including expense claims, BACS runs, and VAT returns. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of accounting principles, experience with SAP or ERP systems, and strong proficiency in MS Excel. This permanent role offers competitive salary and full involvement in various financial tasks, including P&L analysis and supporting financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and VAT compliance.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process expense claims and post expenses to the purchase ledger monthly.
• Prepare BACS runs twice monthly, including collation and payment execution.
• Prepare entries and supporting schedules for fixed assets and prepayments.
• Reconcile ledger accounts and assist with AR/AP control.
• Perform P&L analysis and provide commentary.
• Produce weekly and monthly cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Manage overseas accounts and VAT returns.
• Assist Financial Controller in providing SAP support.

Skills

Accounting principles

VAT compliance

SAP or similar ERP systems

MS Excel

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Job description

A leading recruitment firm based in Leeds is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage financial operations, including expense claims, BACS runs, and VAT returns. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of accounting principles, experience with SAP or ERP systems, and strong proficiency in MS Excel. This permanent role offers competitive salary and full involvement in various financial tasks, including P&L analysis and supporting financial reporting.