Finance Assistant - #2184730

Sharp Consultancy are supporting a well-established and successful Leeds-based business is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its finance team on a 10-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking to join a friendly and supportive team. The role offers a flexible hybrid working pattern, with four days working from home and one day per week in the Leeds office.

The Role

• Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will take responsibility for a range of purchase and sales ledger duties, including:

Purchase Ledger

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Preparing payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Investigating and resolving invoice queries
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers

Sales Ledger

• Raising and processing customer invoices
• Allocating incoming payments
• Reconciling customer accounts
• Assisting with credit control activities
• Investigating and resolving customer queries
• Supporting the collection of outstanding debt
• You will also assist with general finance administration and provide support to the wider finance team when required.
• The successful candidate will have:
• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Sales Ledger role
• Strong understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive and team-oriented approach

What's on Offer?

• Salary £25,000 - £26,000 dependant on experience
• 10-month fixed-term contract with an established and reputable business
• Hybrid working model (4 days from home, 1 day in the Leeds office)
• Free on-site car parking
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Benefits package
• Immediate start available

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.