via Reed · 14 September 2026 ·5 days ago

Accounts Assistant

Synergem Recruitment
Leeds Contract GBP 30,000 – 35,000
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We are delighted to be working with a successful and growing business that is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant.

This is a varied, hands-on role covering the full range of transactional finance. It would suit someone with a strong grounding in accounts who also has some payroll experience and enjoys taking ownership of their work.

Working as part of a small collaborative finance team, your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the purchase ledger, including processing invoices and supplier payments

  • Raising sales invoices and maintaining the sales ledger

  • Completing bank and credit card reconciliations

  • Processing employee expenses

  • Resolving supplier and customer account queries

  • Supporting credit control and monitoring outstanding balances

  • Assisting with payroll preparation and processing

  • Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records

  • Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations and journal preparation

  • Ensuring finance records are complete, accurate and kept up to date

  • Providing wider support to the finance team as required

The successful candidate will:
  • Have previous experience in a broad transactional finance role

  • Have some practical payroll experience

  • Be comfortable managing both purchase and sales ledger activities

  • Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy

  • Be organised and able to manage competing priorities

  • Communicate confidently with colleagues, customers and suppliers

  • Have good Excel skills and experience using accounting software

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you

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