Leeds-Based Assistant Accountant – Stable, Impactful Finance Support

Michael Page HR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page HR in Leeds seeks a permanent Assistant Accountant to support the Accounting & Finance function with day-to-day tasks and accurate financial records.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile balances, investigate differences, and assist with regular financial reporting. You’ll maintain clear documentation and work with colleagues to resolve queries, contributing to reliable reporting and smooth daily finance service.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out day-to-day accounting tasks accurately.
• Ability to prepare journals and maintain supporting documentation.
• Confident reconciling balances and reviewing financial information.
• Good attention to detail and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Clear communication 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

Day-to-day accounting

Journal entries

Balance reconciliation

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Workload prioritisation

Job description

Michael Page HR in Leeds seeks a permanent Assistant Accountant to support the Accounting & Finance function with day-to-day tasks and accurate financial records.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile balances, investigate differences, and assist with regular financial reporting. You’ll maintain clear documentation and work with colleagues to resolve queries, contributing to reliable reporting and smooth daily finance service.