Accounts Assistant
- Recruiter
- Synergem Recruitment
- Location
- Leeds
- Contract
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Not Specified
- First listed by Ontap
- 19 September 2026
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Job description
We are delighted to be working with a successful and growing business that is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant.
This is a varied, hands-on role covering the full range of transactional finance. It would suit someone with a strong grounding in accounts who also has some payroll experience and enjoys taking ownership of their work.
Working as part of a small collaborative finance team, your responsibilities will include:
Managing the purchase ledger, including processing invoices and supplier payments
Raising sales invoices and maintaining the sales ledger
Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
Processing employee expenses
Resolving supplier and customer account queries
Supporting credit control and monitoring outstanding balances
Assisting with payroll preparation and processing
Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records
Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations and journal preparation
Ensuring finance records are complete, accurate and kept up to date
Providing wider support to the finance team as required
The successful candidate will:
Have previous experience in a broad transactional finance role
Have some practical payroll experience
Be comfortable managing both purchase and sales ledger activities
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Be organised and able to manage competing priorities
Communicate confidently with colleagues, customers and suppliers
Have good Excel skills and experience using accounting software
If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you