Finance Assistant

Search Consultancy LTD; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business in Leeds is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant for a 3-month fixed-term position. The role involves supporting daily transactional activities and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Candidates should have previous finance experience, strong attention to detail, and Excel proficiency. This position offers a salary of £27,000 - £29,000, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced business.

Benefits

Salary of £27,000-£29,000

Supportive working environment

Modern office in Leeds

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts administration role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills.
• Confident using Excel and familiar with finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Assist with sales invoicing and basic credit control tasks.
• Prepare supplier statements and support monthly payment runs.
• Support month-end duties including journals, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Manage the finance inbox and resolve supplier/customer queries.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and project support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Excel proficiency

Team-focused approach

Education

AAT (advantageous but not essential)

Job description

Finance Assistant

About the Company

We're supporting a growing and dynamic business based in Leeds to recruit a motivated Finance Assistant on a 3 month fixed-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive finance team within a company experiencing impressive growth and change.

The Role

The Finance Assistant will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, supporting daily transactional activities and contributing to accurate financial reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase invoices and maintaining accurate ledgers
• Assisting with sales invoicing and basic credit control tasks
• Preparing supplier statements and supporting monthly payment runs
• Supporting month-end duties including journals, accruals, and reconciliations
• Managing the finance inbox and resolving supplier/customer queries
• Assisting with ad-hoc financial analysis and project support as needed

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts administration role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills
• Confident using Excel and familiar with finance systems
• A positive, team-focused approach
• Working towards or interested in AAT (advantageous but not essential)

What's on Offer

• A £27,000- £29,000 salary (depending on experience)
• The chance to join a growing team and gain exposure to a broad range of finance tasks
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Modern Leeds-based office (with hybrid working)
• Opportunity to gain great experience in a fast-paced, expanding business

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age