£25K/yr to £29K/yr
Leeds, England
Permanent, Variable

Finance Assistant - IT Sector - Leeds

Posted by Taylor Hawkes Ltd.

Our client is on an exciting journey to become the go to IT Business in Yorkshire. Already a well respected MSP with an array of clients within the Yorkshire region, they are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join the team.

They are a fast-growing company with a team of exceptional people and are looking for someone to join them during an exciting period of change and growth.

They are looking for an experienced Finance/Accounts Assistant to join the current Finance Team and support the finance function in all activities. This role covers a broad scope of purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank and general financial reconciliation responsibilities in addition to general office duties associated with being part of small but growing close-knit team.

Duties

  • Sales and purchase ledger control, including journals to ensure correct nominal ledger coding
  • Cost control and bank reconciliations
  • Analysis of costs of sales from supplier invoices and ensuring that these have been properly and promptly recharged to customers.
  • VAT returns
  • Expenses and Commissions processing
  • Month end reconciliations of products charged by suppliers but not yet invoiced to customers (in-house and 3rd party stock / work in progress)
  • Posting month-end accruals and pre-payment journals
  • Month End and Year End processes
  • Maintain the Asset Register
  • Controlling the sync between the ERP system and Xero
  • Reconciling and updating various financial records for both control and management reporting purposes.
  • Resolving any queries relating to invoices and bills
  • Credit Control - regular cash collection, to ensure customers remain within contract terms
  • Checking on a daily basis that bank transactions have been identified, confirmed as valid and posted to the company's accounting records.
  • Supporting colleagues with general administrative duties as and when required (e.g. telephone, office visitors)

Requirements

  • At least 3 years' experience of working in a dynamic office environment with direct hands on experience of processing financial transactions and using accounting software packages.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft products, particularly Excel and Word, essential.
  • Must be comfortable with computer processes and integrations across various systems
  • Experience of using Xero and ERP systems is essential.
  • An analytical, methodical and thorough approach to work is necessary for this role.
  • The successful candidate will need to take personal ownership of the direct prime responsibilities of this role but also have a flexible and willing attitude as a team player regarding any non-core duties which may be required as part of a general busy office.
  • Must have own vehicle

Please contact Harry Bridge at Taylor Hawkes for more information.