Contact Huntress - Leeds
Huntress - Leeds
Accounts Assistant
Normanton, West Yorkshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- £28,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Huntress - Leeds
- Closes
- 18 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Our client is a well-established supplier working with major names in the industry. They are expanding and looking to bring an organised, detail-focused finance professional into their small, friendly team. Salary £28,000, fully on site working, hours 9-5.
The Role
This role would suit someone with AAT Level 2 (or working towards), VAT knowledge, and ideally experience using Sage 50. An understanding of import-related accounts would be useful, but not essential. You'll be central in keeping financial processes running smoothly and supporting the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Keep financial information up to date and accurate, covering both incoming and outgoing payments.
Produce and check invoices, making sure entries are completed correctly.
Match up records and resolve any errors that come to light.
Use accounting systems (including Sage 50) to manage daily finance tasks.
Work closely with colleagues to support reporting and compliance needs.
Ensure financial data remains reliable and well maintained.
Provide general finance support where required.
What We're Looking For
AAT Level 2 (achieved or in progress).
Understanding of VAT and how it applies in practice. Also Nominal Codes.
Confidence using Sage 50 (essential).
Exposure to import-related finance would be an advantage.
Strong attention to detail with good organisational habits.
Able to work both independently and in a small, supportive team.
Comfortable communicating with colleagues across different areas of the business.
Professional approach with a focus on confidentiality.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary (based on experience).
Company pension scheme.
Free parking on-site.
Relaxed dress code on Fridays.
A supportive and welcoming working environment with regular team activities.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in finance and play an important role within a growing business.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK
Ad ID: 5416979557
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