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Accounts Assistant

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​Accounts Assistant – Grow Your Career with a Forward-Thinking Company in Leeds

Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a growing, innovative company in Leeds that values your skills, supports your development, and offers a collaborative, people-first culture.

We’re working with a leading service provider with a nationwide client base. Their central Leeds office is just a short walk from the train station and local amenities, making it a convenient and vibrant place to work.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Accurately process purchase and sales invoices

  • Reconcile bank accounts and supplier statements

  • Prepare and submit VAT returns

  • Support month-end and year-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and journals

  • Collaborate with the Finance Manager on projects and ad hoc tasks

What You’ll Bring:

  • AAT qualification (or working towards it)

  • Around two years of experience in a similar finance role

  • Confidence using MS Excel and accounting software like Sage or Xero

  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

  • A proactive, adaptable approach to managing tasks and meeting deadlines

Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • Be part of a friendly, supportive finance team

  • Work in a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement

  • Enjoy a central location with great transport links and amenities

  • Grow your skills in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and career progression

If you're ready for a fresh challenge in a company that invests in its people, send your CV today or contact Liam O’Flaherty at Sharp Consultancy for a confidential chat.

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.