Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer, they are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant to join them on a Part Time, fixed term contract for 12 months. 

Your role will be to support the finance team in the day-to-day running of the accounts department. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of basic accounting principles and be confident working with numbers and accounting software.

Maternity cover - 12 month fixed term contract

Part Time – 17 hours a week (potential to do 25 hours, to be discussed)

Working hours/days would be as follows:

• Mondays and Thursdays: 9:15am - 3:00pm
• Tuesdays: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Salary is £15.27 an hour (£13,500 a year based on 17 hours a week)

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Proven experience in an Accounting or Finance support role
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• AAT qualification (or studying towards it) is desirable but not essential

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase Ledger Duties: Input supplier invoices, resolve invoice and payment queries, communicate with suppliers regarding issues, and apply payments and credits to invoices.
• Contras Processing: Collaborate with the Sales Ledger team to contra customer/supplier (NMBS) invoices.
• Payment Processing: Handle BACS payment runs and upload files to the bank.
• Faster Payments: Set up and process faster payment transactions as needed.
• Inbox Management: Maintain and organise the Purchase Ledger (PL) Outlook inbox.
• Supplier Accounts: Open new supplier accounts and ensure existing supplier information is up to date.
• Petty Cash: Manage petty cash, including reconciliation and preparation of the monthly journal.
• Cash Book Posting: Download and code bank transactions, and post to appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Payroll Expenses: Collate, code, process, and journal expenses for both Concrete and Central payroll.
• Credit Card Expenses: Process and journal company credit card expenses.
• Month-End Duties: Ensure PL control sheet balances to the general ledger (GL), reconcile GRNI reports, and support the preparation of other month-end financial reports.
• Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements on a regular basis.
• Invoicing: Raise the Garforth Rent Recharge Invoice and other internal billing as needed.
• Customer Refunds & Receipts: Post customer refunds and drainage payments into the accounting system (GP).

This job would suit someone who has worked in a similar position such as; Accounts Clerk / Financial Administrator / Financial Assistant / Accounting Assistant / etc.