Accounts Assistant​/Purchase Ledger

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join the Purchase Ledger / Finance team on a permanent basis in this particular client's central Leeds office.

The main duties of the position are as follows:

• Maintaining the purchase ledger and deal with UK and non-UK suppliers
• Performing reconciliations of supplier statements
• Processing expenses and company credit cards
• Payment of purchase ledger invoices via weekly BACS and SEPA files
• Creating manual payments for ad hoc bank transfers
• Raising sale invoices, post receipts & reconcile customer accounts
• Journal postings for bank interest and any other receipts / payments to the general ledger
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Timely completion of month end ledger closing processes
• Assisting the Corporate Accountants with queries

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Broad IT skills: MS Office package, especially Excel
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail & accuracy
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive, friendly, and approachable outlook
• Ability to work effectively and respond positively to pressure
• Familiarity with other European languages would be an advantage

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.