Finance Assistant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in Leeds is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to enhance their finance operations. This role combines transactional duties with month-end responsibilities and provides a supportive environment for career growth, including study support for professional qualifications and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Private pension scheme

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Degree or AAT qualification preferred.
• Strong Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cashflow across multiple bank accounts.
• Support preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with annual audits and statutory filings.

Skills

Excel

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Finance & Accounting

Part-qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Job description

Marks Sattin are partnering with a leading business in Leeds Centre LS1 to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build on their finance experience in a dynamic and supportive environment, mixing transactional duties with month end!

Whether you're part-qualified AAT or actively studying towards a professional qualification, this role offers the perfect platform to grow your career in finance.

Our client will offer up to £34,000 plus study support and can offer hybrid working!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee cashflow across multiple bank accounts
• Reconcile inter-company balances
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Assist with annual audits and statutory filings
• Contribute to VAT return preparation
• Support AP/AR processes and wider finance operations
• Calculate and communicate commission payments
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and admin tasks as needed

What they're Looking For

• Degree in Finance & Accounting or studying AAT / part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, advanced formulas)
• A hands-on, flexible approach with a team-focused mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Private Medical Insurance, private pension scheme, and 25 days holiday