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Accounts Assistant

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Accounts Assistant

  1. Permanent
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum
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Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Marks Sattin are currently working with a leading global organisation based in North Leeds (LS16) to recruit a Finance Assistant. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a background in accounting who are seeking a role that provides clear avenues for career advancement.

The role will suit a candidate with strong reconciliation experience, and would be very beneficial if you had experience cash management

For the role, our client will offer a salary of up to £30,000 and also offer hybrid working arrangement (3-4 days in the office). Please note, during the initial three-month period, full-time office attendance will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including reconciling balance sheets and managing merchant service accounts.
  • Handle payment processing and efficiently resolve related queries.
  • Oversee the administration and maintenance of banking mandates.
  • Prepare and post relevant bank journal entries accurately.
  • Investigate and resolve issues related to bank reconciliation items.
  • Proactively identify and propose process improvement opportunities, collaborating with the manager to implement changes effectively.
  • Provide support for month-end close processes.
  • Undertake various ad hoc duties as needed to support the team.

Candidate Profile:

  • Prior experience in accounting or finance roles.
  • Solid understanding of debits and credits, with prior experience in treasury or cash management viewed as a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively across different levels of the organisation.
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring quality and precision in all tasks.

If this could be of interest, please apply or contact Cameron.Walsh@markssattin.com

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