Accounts Assistant - Reed : Job Details

Reed Accountancy are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a Leeds-based business in their search for an Accounts Assistant. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to work closely with the Financial Controller, providing vital support across daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about developing their skills, with a clear ambition to train towards becoming a future Management Accountant.

Duties:

• Process invoices, match with purchase orders and follow up on queries
• Complete bank reconciliations and daily posting of cash transactions
• Undertake weekly payment runs
• Complete month end journals and reconciliations
• Support with internal and external audits
• Ensure timely and accurate expenses are recorded
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure supplier statements reconcile
• Resolve any discrepancies
• Maintain precise ledgers
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies

You will need to demonstrate:

• AAT qualified or working towards ACCA/CIMA/ACMA (desirable)
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience in a similar accounting or finance role
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Proactive problem solving skills