Temporary Finance Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy are recruiting for a temporary Finance Assistant to join a well-established business based in South Leeds. Immediate start available with hybrid working options.

You will support a busy finance team with purchase/sales ledgers, invoicing and reconciliations, helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices and code accordingly.
• Match, batch and code invoices; reconcile supplier statements.
• Assist with payment runs and raise sales invoices.
• Manage credit control and chase outstanding debt when needed.
• Perform bank reconciliations and month-end support.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficient

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are recruiting for a temporary Finance Assistant to join a well-established business based in South Leeds.

Due to a period of increased workload, our client is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys a varied role and can quickly become a valuable member of a busy team.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will provide support across a range of transactional finance duties and help ensure the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Assisting with payment runs
• Raising sales invoices and allocating cash
• Credit control and chasing outstanding debt where required
• Bank reconciliations
• Resolving supplier and customer queries
• Supporting with month-end tasks and reporting
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team

About You

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance position
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
• Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Available to start at short notice or immediately preferred

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £27,000 dependant on experience (paid via an hourly rate equivalent)
• Immediate start available
• Friendly and supportive finance team
• Modern offices in South Leeds
• Potential opportunity for contract extension
• Hybrid working options available

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.