Finance Assistant

Elite Personnel Services Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services company in Leeds is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant. The ideal candidate will manage the purchase ledger function, handle supplier invoices, and ensure compliance with internal controls. Strong Excel skills and previous experience in finance are essential. This role offers a generous benefits package and a positive working environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Free parking

Outstanding working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable, or Purchase Ledger roles.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and handling of large data sets.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Purchase Ledger function.
• Processing and inputting supplier invoices.
• Resolving discrepancies in invoices and purchase orders.
• Running the weekly supplier payment run.
• Maintaining supplier account records.

Skills

Finance Assistant experience

AAT qualified or QBE

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant seeking a new permanent job? Would you like to work within a multi award-winning company with ambitious growth plans? Is Leeds, West Yorkshire convenient for you? If so, this could be the perfect career opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Managing the Purchase Ledger function
• Processing and inputting supplier invoices
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts and resolving any discrepancies
• Running the weekly supplier payment run, ensuring timely and accurate payments
• Maintaining supplier account records and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving outstanding issues
• Supporting good supplier relationships and dealing with any queries
• Reporting in Excel, analysing and reconciling data
• Assisting with month-end tasks
• Supporting processing of employee expenses and credit card reconciliations

Requirements

• Previous experience in Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger roles
• AAT qualified or QBE
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and handling of large data sets
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A positive attitude and adaptability within a growing team environment
• In addition, you will be self-motivated and able to work independently yet team orientated and keep calm and focussed under pressure.

Benefits

In return, our client offers an incredibly generous benefits package, free parking and an outstanding working environment!

Apply

So, if you are interested in enhancing your career within a great company with ambitious growth plans, please contact Deborah IMMEDIATELY on 01274 865878 to discuss further.

Equal Opportunity

Elite Personnel Services Limited is an equal opportunities employer acting as an Employment Agency in the case of work-seekers for permanent positions, and as an Employment Business in the case of work-seekers for temporary positions and it is our policy to treat job applicants, employees and workers in the same way, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnic origin or disability.