Marks Sattin are working with a PE backed business in Kirkstall, Leeds to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Accountant to manage the day-to-day finance operations. While you will be the sole finance person based onsite, you will be fully integrated into the wider finance function, reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance and working closely with the CEO.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone enthusiastic, self-motivated, and keen to grow their career within a fast-paced environment. It would be ideal if you have experience working within an SME environment.

For this role, our client will offer up to £35,000 for this role and can offer hybrid working (2 days from home per week). They will also offer study support (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of day-to-day finance operations
• Accounts payable processing and payments
• Accounts receivable management, including invoicing and credit control
• Bank reconciliations and reconciliation of other general ledger accounts
• Payroll processing (liaising with external providers as needed)
• Month-end processing, including preparation of accruals, prepayments, and posting of journals
• Monitoring cashflow requirements and forecasting cash needs
• Assisting with internal financial reporting to the Group Head of Finance
• Supporting external advisors (e.g., auditors, tax advisors) with information as required
• Working closely with the CEO to provide finance support for the day-to-day running of the business
• Supporting wider finance projects and reporting as the group grows

About You

• Experienced in a similar Assistant Accountant or all-round accounts role, ideally within a SME or multi-site environment
• Confident with accruals, prepayments, and journal postings
• Strong reconciliation skills, with high attention to detail
• Previous experience working within an accounting system; Sage 50 and/or Xero experience would be ideal
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles
• Experience in managing payroll processes preferred (direct or via provider)

Please apply if this could be of interest!

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