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Accounts Assistant

Think Accountancy and Finance
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Think Accountancy & Finance is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a rapidly expanding client in Otley, Leeds, offering a salary between £23,000 and £26,000 depending on experience.
  • The role is permanent and fully office-based, requiring the candidate to drive to the location.
  • Candidates should be part qualified, AAT qualified, or have equivalent experience, along with proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting software like Xero or Sage.
  • Responsibilities include managing purchase and sales ledgers, conducting reconciliations, processing transactions, and overseeing monthly expenses.
  • Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset are essential, and having experience within a practice is advantageous.

Accounts Assistant

Think Accountancy & Finance is collaborating with an exceptional and rapidly expanding client to offer an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant. This role provides the chance to develop and grow alongside the business.

We are looking for someone who is driven, self motivated and has the motivation to succeed. Xero/Sage knowledge is desirable and proficientcy in Excel is a must!

Position Details:

  • Location: Otley, Leeds (Must drive)
  • Salary: £23,000 - £26,000 (depending on experience)
  • Type: Permanent, fully office-based

Role Responsibilities:

  • Manage purchase ledger
  • Handle sales ledger, queries, and debt chasing
  • Conduct billing and bank reconciliations
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations
  • Process bank transactions
  • Oversee monthly expenses, payment runs, and invoice processing
  • Assist with other ad-hoc duties to support financial management

Requirements:

  • Part qualified, AAT qualified, or equivalent experience
  • Familiarity with accounting software (Sage, Xero)
  • Proficiency in Excel (including Pivots, VLOOKUPS, and formulas)
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
  • Experience within a practice is advantageous

If this position sounds like the perfect fit for you, apply now!

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.