Vacancies

Accounts Assistant

West Yorkshire

£26500 - £27800 / Year,
Permanent / Full Time

Accounts Assistant | Leeds City Centre - office based
Full-time, Permanent | Mon-Fri / 8am-4pm
Salary: £26,500 rising to £27,810 on successful completion of probation

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a stable role within a well-established business, this could be an excellent next step for you.

We are recruiting on behalf of a long-standing company in the import and distribution sector that offers a supportive finance team, a varied workload, and a positive working environment.

Reporting to the Finance Director, as Accounts Assistant you will play an important part in the day-to-day running of the finance function.

This is a role where your attention to detail will be valued, your contribution will be recognised, and you will have the opportunity to build on your existing finance experience.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days, inclusive of bank holidays, with additional entitlement awarded in line with continued service.

Participation in a discretionary bonus scheme, recognising individual and company performance.

Summer working hours available between June and August.

A centrally located office in the heart of the city, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Excellent transport connectivity, with a main railway station located within a short walking distance.

Complimentary gym passes, promoting health, wellbeing, and an active lifestyle.

YOUR ROLE
As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance function across a range of responsibilities, helping to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.

Banking and Cash Management

Carrying out daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts

Monitoring bank balances and highlighting discrepancies or unusual transactions

Processing incoming and outgoing payments, including BACS, CHAPS, and card receipts

Accurately allocating customer receipts against invoices

Accounts Payable and Receivable

Processing supplier invoices and ensuring correct coding and approvals

Preparing and processing supplier payment runs in line with agreed terms

Raising sales invoices and credit notes as required

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date ledgers

Credit Control

Monitoring customer accounts and agreed credit limits

Chasing overdue payments in a professional and timely manner

Resolving invoice and payment queries with customers and internal teams

General Finance Support

Liaising with sales, customer service, and logistics teams to resolve order or invoicing issues

Supporting invoicing and despatch processes where required

Assisting with ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential

Previous experience in an accounts or finance assistant role

A good understanding of bank reconciliations and payment processing

A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Confidence using Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems, including AI-enabled tools

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks

Desirable

Knowledge of VAT and basic accounting principles

Part-qualified AAT or currently studying towards a finance qualification

About you

You are reliable, organised, and take pride in your work

You are a confident communicator, both written and verbal

You are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team

You handle financial information professionally and discreetly

HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like the kind of role where you could thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV, highlighting your relevant experience.

If shortlisted, our client will contact you to discuss the role and your experience further.

Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location.

By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

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