£30K/yr to £32K/yr
Leeds, England
Permanent, Variable

Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

Posted by Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited.

Location: Leeds Office (LS11)
Salary Range: £30k-£32k
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Holidays: 25 days per annum (plus bank holidays)
About Us:
We are a small but busy finance team looking after three companies. Our collaborative approach means we get involved in all aspects of finance. We value commercial awareness, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will handle day-to-day transactions and reconciliations, along with invoice and debt chasing. Key responsibilities include:

  • Chasing, checking, and raising sales invoices
  • Liaising with the Factoring Company
  • Posting sales invoices to Sage
  • Matching purchase invoices to delivery notes
  • Posting purchase ledger invoices to Sage
  • Credit control and credit insurance limits/reporting
  • New customer credit checking/account setup
  • Bank transactions - posting and reconciliations
  • Finance contracts administration
  • Customer statements and supplier remittance advice
  • Payroll processing/holiday cover
  • Reception and finance department holiday cover as needed

Requirements:

  • Experience in a similar role is more important than qualifications.
  • Commercial awareness and strong written/verbal communication skills
  • Computer-literate with good attention to detail
  • Experience with Sage, Excel, Word, and Outlook is advantageous.
  • A team player with a keen eye for detail and adherence to policies and procedures

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