Part-Time – Circa 20 Hours per Week
Flexible Days and Start/Finish Times
Primarily Office-Based in Leeds
Initial Six-Month Contract with the Intention to Continue
£13.50 - £15.00 per hour dependent on experience
We are delighted to be recruiting for an established international organisation that is looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to support its UK operation.
This is a hands-on, part-time position providing reliable day-to-day transactional finance support. You will take ownership of routine finance activities, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time while supporting the Financial Controller and wider business.
The position is for approximately 20 hours per week. There is flexibility around the days worked and daily start and finish times to suit the successful candidate. However, an agreed and consistent working pattern will need to be established.
Within the role of Finance Assistant, you will –
* Process and correctly code supplier invoices, ensuring the appropriate documentation and approvals are in place
* Maintain the accounts payable workflow and follow up on missing information or outstanding approvals
* Post and reconcile bank transactions
* Process employee expenses and other routine finance transactions
* Complete customer and supplier statement checks and basic account reconciliations
* Prepare payment information and supporting documentation for review and approval
* Maintain complete, accurate and well-organised finance records
* Support vendor and customer master-data administration
* Assist with month-end activities, including reconciliations, accrual support and transaction checks
* Work with colleagues to resolve day-to-day finance queries
* Support intercompany and other recurring finance activities
* Identify opportunities to improve and standardise existing processes
* Provide additional finance administration support when required
Experience needed –
* Ideally three to five years’ experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator, Bookkeeper or within a similar transactional finance role
* A good understanding of invoice processing, bank postings and reconciliations
* The ability to manage routine finance activities from start to finish with limited day-to-day supervision
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and standard Microsoft Office applications
* Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations would be a strong advantage, although experience with another ERP system will also be considered
* Strong attention to detail with an accurate, organised and dependable approach
* Confident communication skills and the ability to follow up on missing information or approvals
* A process-focused mindset with an interest in continuous improvement and automation
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance activities of a UK business operating within a successful international organisation.
The role is initially offered on a six-month basis, with the intention to continue subject to business requirements, performance and mutual suitability.
If interested, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Thank you.
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Salary description
£13.50 - £15.00 per hour