General Ledger Assistant

Sopra Steria; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital services provider in the UK seeks a General Ledger Assistant to join their vibrant team in Leeds on a full-time basis. This hybrid role involves preparing monthly reconciliation packs, supporting payroll transactions, and managing banking activities. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and they will be part of a collaborative team environment focused on development and support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension

Generous flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic accounting principles and terminology.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly reconciliation packs and reviewing balance sheet control accounts.
• Supporting payroll deduction pay overs and raising third-party payments.
• Approving banking transactions and handling admin tasks within the sub-team.
• Participating in daily team huddles to prioritise tasks and share updates.
• Responding to client queries and resolving aged reconciliation items.
• Using reporting tools and macros to monitor deadlines and performance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level in a collaborative and fast-paced environment?

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented General Ledger Assistantto to join our vibrant General Ledger team within NHS Shared Business Services. You’ll be part of a sub-team of 34 people, working closely with experienced team leaders and a dedicated Training and Operational Lead to support your development. Our culture is built on collaboration, flexibility, and continuous learning, with daily huddles and strong peer support to help you thrive.

This is a perm position based out of our Leeds office on a hybrid working pattern with 2 days per week in the office.

What you will be doing:

• Preparing monthly reconciliation packs and reviewing balance sheet control accounts.
• Supporting payroll deduction pay overs and raising third-party payments.
• Approving banking transactions and handling admin tasks within the sub-team.
• Participating in daily team huddles to prioritise tasks and share updates.
• Responding to client queries and resolving aged reconciliation items.
• Using reporting tools and macros to monitor deadlines and performance.

What you’ll bring:

• Understanding of basic accounting principles and terminology.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office programs, specifically excel.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

It would be great if you had:

• Experience working within NHS SBS or a finance-related environment.
• Familiarity with reconciliation processes and ledger systems.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, perm
Location: Leeds
Security Clearance Level: DBS
Internal Recruiter: Becky
Salary: £26,400
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams’ expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence.
We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level.
Would you like to join us on our journey?