Accounts Assistant

Lucy Walker Recruitment • Permanent • Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • £28k - £35k / year • 4h ago

We are looking for a reliable, detail-focused Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper to join our client's finance team. This role would suit either an AAT Part Qualified candidate, someone currently studying towards their AAT qualification, or an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for their next opportunity.

Working closely with the wider business, you will take ownership of day-to-day accounting activities and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
Performing bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Preparing and posting journals, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes.
Preparing and submitting UK VAT returns.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
Supporting management reporting and undertaking ad hoc finance tasks.
Liaising with external accountants and professional advisors where required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

AAT qualification, be currently studying towards AAT, or possess equivalent accounting experience.
Proven experience working as a Bookkeeper or within a similar finance role.
Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
Experience using accounting software such as Sage, SAP, or similar systems.
Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines.

Desirable Skills

While not essential, the following would be advantageous:

Experience supporting audits.
Exposure to the preparation of statutory accounts.

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