Role: Accounts Assistant

Location: Wakefield (free parking on site)

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hybrid: 1 day from home after onboarding period

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance enthusiast looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to support the UK finance operations in maintaining accurate records and ensuring smooth operations. If you have at least 2 years of finance experience and a passion for numbers, we want to hear from you!

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all finance operations run seamlessly. Your responsibilities will include:

Monitoring the accounts inbox and efficiently handling queries
Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs
Posting daily bank transactions and managing cheques
Completing bank reconciliations and ensuring accurate data entry across multiple companies
Processing expense claims, credit card reconciliations, and petty cash records
Handling inter-company invoicing and other ad-hoc invoices and cash transactions
Entering journals as required
Conducting balance sheet reconciliations related to your work
Preparing data for VAT returns submission
Supporting broader finance tasks to meet month-end deadlines
Providing basic cover for sales ledger and purchase ledger
Assisting the wider team as required

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

AAT Level 2 qualification - funding for AAT Level 3 available!
Minimum 2 years of experience in a generalist finance role
Strong IT skills, especially in Excel
Familiarity with accounting software
Exceptional organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
A collaborative spirit, with the ability to build relationships across various levels and departments
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and become a vital part of our client's finance team, apply today!

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