Accounts Assistant - full or part time

Accounts Assistant

Location: LS12 - Outskirts of Leeds City Centre - parking

Hours: Full or part time will be considered a minimum of 3/4 days

The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join a small and successful business, supporting the finance function while playing a key role in cost control, cashflow management and day-to-day office operations. This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working across finance, administration and wider business support.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounts

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Monitoring daily bank activities and processing data using SAGE50
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Completing bank reconciliations accurately and on time
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Processing petty cash, payments and cash handling
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Preparing and managing payment runs
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Preparing quarterly VAT returns and submitting to HMRC
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Managing credit control activities
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Maintaining purchase ledger and sales ledger using SAGE and Clarity
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Daily processing of sales invoices on Clarity, including scanning and filing
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Assisting the external accountant with weekly payroll preparation
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Supporting the external accountant with year-end accounts, queries and final submission

Cost Control & Purchasing

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Supporting the sales team with general purchases and sourcing production materials
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Monitoring supplier costs and preparing information for management
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Assisting with supplier contract renewals and negotiations, including energy and service contracts

Office & Operational Support

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Providing office management support, including HR-related tasks as required
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Ensuring office supplies and materials are ordered in a timely manner
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Supporting quality control and distribution during busy periods, including transport organisation

Key Skills & Experience

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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Proven accounting and bookkeeping skills
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Strong understanding of cashflow management and cost control
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Confident working both independently and as part of a team
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Proven experience using SAGE50 accounting software is desirable

Please click apply or email rachel.ashton@huntress.co.uk

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