Assistant Accountant

Graduate Accounts Assistant - Leeds City Centre - Hybrid - Up to £27,000

Are you ready to kick-start your career in accounting and finance? Do you want to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment right in the heart of Leeds City Centre, with the flexibility of hybrid working? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

We're searching for a detail-oriented Graduate Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic team, supporting a range of essential financial operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury management, company secretarial tasks, and management accounting. With a competitive salary of up to £27,000, this role offers the chance to gain exposure across multiple areas of finance with room to grow and develop professionally.

• Timely processing and payment of purchase invoices.
• Maintenance of the purchase ledger, ensuring accuracy at all times.
• Building and nurturing relationships with suppliers.

• Issuing invoices and ensuring timely payments from customers.
• Maintenance of the sales ledger and tight control over credit-related processes.

• Updating and maintaining cash books and loan schedules.
• Managing treasury deposits and scheduling interest/capital repayments.
• Supporting the efficient handling of non-supplier payments, as needed.

• Minute-taking during project board meetings.
• Submission and processing of Companies House documents.

• Accurate incorporation of ledgers, cash books, and loan data into ETBs.
• Uploading accounting information into SUN accounting systems.
• Assisting with journals, accruals, and prepayments.

• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT and CIS returns.
• Supporting auditors with necessary documentation for year-end financial statements.
• Handling ad hoc projects to support business needs.

• A graduate from a STEM degree with strong numerical and analytical skills and a keen interest in finance.
• Meticulous attention to detail and able to maintain accuracy in high-volume tasks.
• An individual with strong interpersonal skills to manage client, supplier, and team relationships effectively.
• Prior exposure to accounting processes is advantageous but not essential.
• someone who has exposure to teams outside of work, sports people etc

• A competitive starting salary of up to £27,000 per annum.
• Study Support through your chosen finance qualification.
• A hybrid working model, balancing flexibility and collaboration in Leeds City Centre.
• A varied role with exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance.
• Opportunities for development and growth within a supportive team environment.

If you're looking to build your career in accounting and finance while working for a forward-thinking organisation that values and develops its team members, then this could be your next step!

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