Finance Assistant

Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leeds-based role

Excellent transport links

Job summary

Search is supporting a well-established and growing business based in Leeds by recruiting a Finance Assistant on a temporary 4-6 month basis. The role offers an opportunity to develop within a fast-paced finance environment and to contribute to a supportive team.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, raising sales invoices, reconciling cash and bank accounts, assisting with month-end, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills and Excel experience.

Qualifications

• Prev. experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and supplier payments.
• Raise sales invoices and support the credit control function.
• Allocate cash receipts and reconcile bank accounts.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries.
• Assisting with month-end reporting and account reconciliations.
• Processing employee expenses.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance duties.
• Assisting with audits and reporting requirements when required.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Finance systems knowledge

Prioritisation & time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant

Our client, a well-established and growing business based in Leeds, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their friendly and supportive finance team on a temporary basis for 4-6 months. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual looking to further their career within a fast-paced finance environment.

Supporting the wider finance function, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial processes while maintaining high levels of accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments.


• Raising sales invoices and supporting the credit control function.


• Allocating cash receipts and reconciling bank accounts.


• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries.


• Assisting with month-end reporting and account reconciliations.


• Processing employee expenses.


• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.


• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance duties.


• Assisting with audits and reporting requirements when required.

About You

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.


• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.


• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.


• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of 27,000 - 30,000 depending on experience.


• Opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation.


• Supportive and collaborative working environment.


• Leeds-based role with excellent transport links.

If you are looking for a new challenge and immediately available looking for work, we would love to hear from you.

we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age