Accounts Assistant

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Working as Accounts Assistant as part a of a member of a small finance team in a business based in central Leeds you will support the Head of Finance and will assist in the smooth running of the finance function working in all aspects of transactional finance including assisting with month end reporting responsibilities as well as covering any other aspects of finance as and when needed

The main duties and responsibilities are to include:

• Process invoices, payments and expenses - ensuring all supplier invoices, staff expense

• Claims and outgoing payments are entered, coded and processed accurately and on time

• Reconciling bank accounts and balance sheet items - performing regular reconciliations and investigating discrepancies to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records

• Contribute to cash flow forecasting and reconciliation - updating short-term cash flow forecasts and monitoring bank movements

• Managing debtor and creditor ledgers - maintaining up-to-date sales and purchase ledgers, allocating payments, and promptly resolving any queries with customers or suppliers

• Supporting with month-end journals and reporting - assisting with preparation of accruals, prepayments and other journals, and compiling reports and schedules for management accounts

• Assisting with VAT returns and compliance tasks - preparing VAT workings, ensuring

• adherence to HMRC guidelines, and supporting with other regulatory and internal compliance requirements

• Supporting external audits - collating requested documentation, preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries to help ensure a smooth audit process

• Providing ad-hoc support to the wider finance team - helping with administrative finance tasks, data entry, analysis and process improvement initiatives as needed

This role will suit individuals who have the following skills and experiences:

• Previous experience in a similar role desirable

• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail

• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and double-entry

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to work to deadlines

• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to undertake a variety of finance tasks

• Studying towards AAT desirable, but not essential – study support will be provided

This role will provide hand on exposure to the full range of day-to-day accounting processes alongside general finance administration, making it the perfect opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in a dynamic environment.

If you are interested in this role apply immediately as interviews are available for suitable candidates with the relevant work experience at short notice.

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. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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