Leeds: Assistant Accountant — Journals & Reconciliations

Michael Page; Morley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Permanent Assistant Accountant in Leeds to help keep the Accounting & Finance function organised and accurate within the Technology & Telecoms industry. You will handle day-to-day accounting work that provides reliable financial information for the business.

In this role, you will process routine tasks, prepare journals, reconcile balances, and assist with regular reporting while maintaining clear documentation and collaborating with colleagues to resolve

Qualifications

• Experience completing day-to-day accounting tasks accurately.
• Ability to prepare journals and maintain supporting documentation.
• Confidence reconciling balances and reviewing financial information.
• Good attention to detail when handling financial records.
• Ability to organise workloads and meet regular reporting deadlines.
• Clear communication skills when responding to finance queries.

Responsibilities

• Process routine accounting transactions accurately and maintain clear financial records.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure supporting information is complete and well organised.
• Reconcile account balances and investigate differences to keep records up to date.
• Help prepare regular financial reports for the Accounting & Finance team.
• Maintain accurate documentation so financial information is easy to review.
• Work with colleagues to resolve finance queries in a timely and practical way.
• Update accounting records and systems to support reliable reporting.
• Contribute to a smooth and consistent day-to-day finance service.

Skills

Journal entries

Balance reconciliation

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Permanent Assistant Accountant in Leeds to help keep the Accounting & Finance function organised and accurate within the Technology & Telecoms industry. You will handle day-to-day accounting work that provides reliable financial information for the business.

In this role, you will process routine tasks, prepare journals, reconcile balances, and assist with regular reporting while maintaining clear documentation and collaborating with colleagues to resolve