Finance Assistant - 12 Month Contract

Confidential; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels UK is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover. The role is hybrid (minimum 2–3 days in the office) in LS7, with a salary of 29,000–31,000 per year. You will support daily financial operations, manage bank transactions, reconciliations, supplier invoices, and assist with month-end processes.

Great attention to detail, strong Excel and accounting software skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams are essential. AAT or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role.
• Proficient in financial accounting and software systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in cross-team collaboration.
• IT literacy, particularly advanced MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process daily bank transactions through automatic bank feeds into QuickBooks.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Handle supplier invoices and prepare weekly payment runs with precision.
• Manage staff expense claims and ensure timely processing.
• Oversee donation processing and maintain updated donation analysis.
• Take charge of Rent Cards, including processing housing benefit payments and liaising with staff on rental income and tenant debtors.
• Maintain recurring invoice templates in QuickBooks and allocate payments accordingly.
• Process month-end journals, including prepayments and accruals.
• Produce and issue the Monthly Management Accounts pack along with departmental Cost Control Reports.
• Support the Finance Director during the annual audit and undertake other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Excel

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant - Maternity Cover (Fixed Term Contract)
Salary: 29,000 - 31,000 per annum
Location: LS7, Parking on site
Contract Length: 12 months, Hybrid available (minimum of 2-3 days in the office)
Working Pattern: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Our client, a reputable charity, is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their team for a maternity cover position. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to day-to-day financial operations while supporting the Finance Director and other team members.

Main Purpose of the Job

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for managing daily financial matters, ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures, and maintaining proper financial control over the organisation's income, assets, and liabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily bank transactions through automatic bank feeds into QuickBooks
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy
• Handle supplier invoices and prepare weekly payment runs with precision
• Manage staff expense claims and ensure timely processing
• Oversee donation processing and maintain updated donation analysis
• Take charge of Rent Cards, including processing housing benefit payments and liaising with relevant staff on rental income and tenant debtors
• Maintain recurring invoice templates in QuickBooks and allocate payments accordingly
• Process month-end journals, including prepayments and accruals
• Produce and issue the Monthly Management Accounts pack along with departmental Cost Control Reports
• Support the Finance Director during the annual audit and undertake other ad hoc duties as required

Essential Skills & Experience

• Relevant finance experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in maintaining robust financial accounting and software systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in cross-team collaboration.
• IT literacy, particularly advanced skills in Microsoft Office and experience with Excel.

Education & Training

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience is preferred.

Why Consider This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact while gaining exposure to various aspects of financial management within a supportive environment. The role offers a competitive salary, the chance to work closely with senior management, and the ability to contribute to the organisation's financial success.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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