Accounts Assistant

Description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

LEEDS

£30,000 - £35,000 + BENEFITS

THE OPPORTUNITY

A well-established business in Leeds is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team.

This is a varied role combining day-to-day accounts duties with responsibility for the weekly and monthly payroll. Most of your time will be spent supporting the finance function, with approximately one day per week focused on payroll.

The position would suit someone with a good background in finance administration who also has experience managing payroll from start to finish.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE

Processing weekly and monthly payroll

Reviewing timesheet information and producing payroll reports

Completing payroll submissions and reporting to HMRC

Processing new starters, leavers and employee changes

Managing pension contributions, student loan deductions and attachment of earnings orders

Assisting with annual P11D reporting

Responding to employee payroll and payslip queries

Supporting with month-end close ensuring ledgers are fully reconciled

Responsible for both Accounts Payable & Receivable ledgers

Completing bank reconciliations & supplier statements

Assisting with VAT returns

Processing company credit card and petty cash transactions

Checking goods received records and investigating any differences

Completing regular finance system checksTHE PERSON

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer or similar role

Experience processing payroll from start to finish

A good understanding of PAYE, National Insurance and payroll requirements

Experience supporting general accounting such as Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger and/or Accounts Receivable/Sales Ledger

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines

Clear communication skills

A calm and professional approachTO APPLY

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant, Ledger Clerk, or Payroll Assistant looking to join a growing business where you'll gain exposure to a varied finance role, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV via the advert for immediate consideration.

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