Accounts Assistant. Yorkshire LilyLifestyle

Are you an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced and growing business?

We are recruiting on behalf of an exciting organisation based in Normanton where no two days are the same. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy finance team in a varied role that will offer exposure across multiple areas of accounts and finance operations.

The successful candidate will thrive in a high-volume environment, have excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team.

As Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and ensuring financial processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing high volumes of employee expenses via Soldo debit cards and company credit cards
• Ensuring expenses are accurately coded and allocated to the correct nominal codes and cost centres
• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, including multi-currency transactions and varying VAT treatments
• Reviewing and reconciling work completed by other members of the accounts team
• Managing the shared accounts inbox, allocating and responding to queries accordingly
• Tracking and logging rechargeable expenses in a timely manner
• Chasing missing paperwork, receipts and supporting documentation while maintaining accurate records
• Managing the company vehicle log spreadsheet and processing weekly fuel invoices
• Supporting the preparation of information for EU VAT returns
• Assisting with month-end processes and finance reporting
• Supporting the implementation of a new stock system
• Working collaboratively with the wider finance team
• Assisting with general finance administration and ad hoc duties as required

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts position
• AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices and expenses
• A good understanding of VAT, including international and EU VAT considerations
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
• Experience working with multi-currency transactions
• Strong understanding of nominal codes and financial coding structures
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively
• A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach

• A varied and fast-paced role within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to new systems and process improvements
• Flexible working hours
• Long-term development opportunities

If you are looking for a busy and rewarding finance role where you can really make an impact, we d love to hear from you.