Finance Assistant - Maternity Cover (12-15 months)
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Finance Assistant - Maternity Cover (12-15 months)
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Start your job searchJob Title: Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover - 12 to 15 Months)
Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 2 Days in Office)
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12-15 Months)
Marks Sattin are supporting a fast-paced organisation based in Leeds, seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic finance environment, working closely with various departments to ensure smooth financial operations.
About the Role
You will support the finance team in executing core accounting processes, contributing to month-end reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role is ideal for someone with some experience in finance or office management, who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Inputting data into the sales ledger and purchase ledger
- Posting credit card transactions
- Performing cashbook postings and bank reconciliations
- Assisting with budgets, invoices, and VAT across departments
- Producing departmental KPI reports for month-end accounts
- Supporting credit control and reconciling event budgets with the Event Operations team
- Assisting with month-end tasks including balance sheet reconciliations, foreign currency, and petty cash
- Generating ad hoc financial reports as required
Personal Specifications
- Interest in developing a career in finance
- 6-12 months experience in a finance or office-based role
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Calm, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
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