Finance Assistant - Leeds

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their dynamic finance team in Leeds. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth in a purpose-driven environment, where your contributions will be recognized and valued. You will be responsible for processing invoices and payments, performing bank reconciliations, and supporting month-end close activities. With a supportive culture and career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for someone eager to advance their finance career while making a real-world impact. If you're ready to take the next step, this could be the ideal role for you.

Benefits

Career Progression

Training Opportunities

Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance assistant or junior finance role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive in finance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, and staff expenses accurately.
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist in financial reporting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

Finance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? This Finance Assistant opportunity based in Leeds offers the chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking business.

As a Finance Assistant, you’ll be a key player in a dynamic finance team, contributing to the success of a company that’s growing rapidly and making waves in the industry. This is a brilliant opportunity for a detail-oriented and motivated individual looking to grow within a purpose-led environment.

Finance Assistant – Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process invoices, payments, and staff expenses
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain ledgers
• Support the month-end close and assist in financial reporting tasks
• Help monitor budgets and assist with cost analysis activities
• Respond to finance-related queries from colleagues and external partners

Finance Assistant – What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience in a similar Finance Assistant or junior finance role (e.g. accounts payable/receivable or assistant accountant)
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to daily finance tasks
• Familiarity with finance systems such as Xero, Sage, or similar
• Ideally studying towards or already holding an AAT qualification
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment

Finance Assistant – What You’ll Get:

• A salary between £25,000 and £28,000 depending on experience
• The chance to work for a company with a clear purpose and real-world impact
• Career progression and training opportunities within a collaborative finance team
• A positive, supportive culture where your contribution is recognised and valued

If you’re a Finance Assistant looking to step into a role where your work supports a business with real purpose—and where you can grow with the company—this could be the perfect next move.

Apply now to explore how this Finance Assistant opportunity in York could be the career boost you’ve been looking for.