Finance Administrator in Leeds

Celebrating International Week of Happiness at Work

The International Week of Happiness at Work is a globally recognised event that highlights the significance of creating a joyful and fulfilling workplace.This celebration isn't just about colourful balloons and office parties—it's about fostering an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and genuinely happy to come to work each day. In this article, we’ll explore why happiness at work is crucial and provide practical tips on how employers and managers can celebrate and enhance happiness in their workplaces.Why is Happiness at Work Important? Increased Productivity Research consistently shows that happier employees are more productive. A positive work environment boosts morale, leading to increased motivation and efficiency. Happy employees are more engaged, less likely to take sick days, and more inclined to go the extra mile. Enhanced Employee Retention A workplace that prioritises happiness tends to have lower turnover rates. When employees feel appreciated and satisfied, they are more likely to stay with the company, reducing recruitment and training costs for employers. Improved Mental Health Promoting happiness at work also has significant benefits for employees' mental health. A supportive and positive work environment can reduce stress and prevent burnout, leading to a healthier, more balanced life for employees. Better Team Collaboration Happiness creates a sense of camaraderie and teamwork. Employees who are happy at work are more likely to collaborate effectively, share ideas, and support one another, leading to a more innovative and successful company. How to Celebrate the International Week of Happiness at Work Here are some actionable tips to help you celebrate this important week and promote happiness in your workplace: 1. Recognise and Appreciate Take time to recognise and appreciate your employees' hard work. Whether it's through verbal acknowledgement or formal rewards, showing gratitude to your employees can significantly boost morale. 2. Create a Positive Environment Ensure that your workplace is welcoming and comfortable. Invest in good lighting, ergonomic furniture, and add some greenery to create a pleasant atmosphere. A clean, well-organised workspace can greatly impact an employee's mood and productivity. 3. Encourage Work-Life Balance Promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible working hours, remote work options, and encouraging regular breaks. Support your employees in maintaining a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. 4. Offer Professional Development Opportunities Invest in your employees' growth by providing opportunities for professional development. This could include training sessions, workshops, or even funding for further education. When employees feel that they are growing and advancing in their careers, it increases job satisfaction. 5. Host Fun Activities Organise activities that allow employees to unwind and have fun. This could be anything from team-building exercises, office games, or social events. These activities can strengthen bonds between colleagues and create a more enjoyable work environment. 6. Listen and Act Create way for employees to voice their opinions and concerns. Regular feedback sessions and surveys can provide valuable insights into what makes your employees happy and what could be improved. Be sure to act on their feedback to show that their voices are heard and valued. Conclusion The International Week of Happiness at Work is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the importance of creating a happy workplace and to take actionable steps towards achieving it. By promoting happiness at work, employers can foster a more productive, engaged, and fulfilled workforce. Remember, a happy employee is not just an asset to the company; they are the heart and soul of an organisation. Celebrate this week by making lasting changes that prioritise employee happiness, and watch your workplace transform for the better.Are you looking to strengthen your team with top-tier finance and accountancy professionals? At Sharp Consultancy, we excel in connecting your business with exceptional talent for temporary, interim, or permanent roles. With our well-established offices in Leeds and Sheffield, our experienced consultants are dedicated to serving businesses across Yorkshire and beyond. Don't leave your recruitment needs to chance—contact us TODAY and let's find the perfect candidates to drive your business forward.Resources:Happiness at Work - International Week of Happiness at Work

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Working within a small team based in Central Leeds and reporting to the head of finance, you will work as part of a small finance team with the focus being to provide admin support to the finance team and other areas of the business if needed.

Finance duties of the duties are to include:
* Checking time and account ledgers.
* Liaising with experts to ensure accurate invoices are submitted for payment.
* Liaising with experts regarding the payment of their invoices.
* Liaising with Counsels clerks regarding payments.
* Preparation and submission of interim payments to the Legal Aid Agency.
* Preparation and submission of Legal Aid bills.
* Managing department data.
* Collating supporting documents.
* Inputting data on CCMS.
* Monitor and action key Finance mailboxes to accurately process purchase invoices and employee expenses in line with company authorisation matrix
* Complete supplier statement reconciliations as provided and take action based on those reconciliations eg query invoices, chase copy invoices
* Work with internal stakeholders to ensure all queried costs are resolved in a timely manner and to maintain system approval matrix / action access requests
* Provide weekly payment proposal
* Deal with supplier payment queries / remittance requests
* Take lead on ad hoc tasks relating to Purchase Ledger including but not limited to investigating debit balances, ensuring accurate allocations of payments etc

We would be keen to speak to individuals with the following skills:

* A high level of numeracy, accuracy and good organisational skills.
* The ability to work as a member of a team and solve problems with an approachable manner and good interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills, written and oral together with excellent telephone manner.
* A high level of confidentiality, responsibility and trustworthiness.
* A flexible, adaptable approach with the ability to multitask.
* Ability to work quickly, accurately and autonomously under pressure to strict deadlines.
* Flexibility to work additional hours as demands of the department may require.

The successful individual will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and be comfortable in covering a number of tasks in a role that required a degree of flexibility at times.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a can-do attitude, a flexible approach to work and who is highly organised with a with either a want to start a career in finance or hold existing knowledge wanting to develop over the long term to continue their career.

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, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website www.sharpconsultancy.com for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

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.