via reed · 4 June 2026 ·9 days ago

Accounts assistant

Huntress
Leeds Full-time
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Our client is a well-established who are expanding and looking to bring an organised, detail-focused finance professional into their small, friendly team.

We are looking for a reliable and detail-focused AAT Part Qualified or experienced Bookkeeper to join our finance function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day accounting tasks while working closely with the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing purchase and sales invoices

  • Bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Preparing and posting journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation)

  • Assisting with month-end and year-end close

  • Preparing VAT returns (UK)

  • Maintaining accurate accounting records

  • Supporting management reporting and ad-hoc finance tasks

  • Liaising with external accountants where required

About You
  • AAT qualified or studying (or equivalent experience) OR proven experience as a Bookkeeper

  • Strong working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping

  • Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, SAP)

  • Confident with Excel and financial data

  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

  • Able to work independently and manage deadlines

Location: Leeds - Office-based

Salary: £28-£33 depending on experience

Hours: Full-time 8.30am - 17.00pm Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 15.00pm Friday

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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