Finance Assistant - Leeds, United Kingdom - Proximity

Description

We are looking to recruit an experienced Finance Assistant to join our Accounts team to help support our growing and existing customer base.
The role is hybrid with part of the time based in Horsforth, Leeds.

Despite a difficult operating climate for many businesses over the last few years, we have continued to grow and we are seeing increased demand for the products and services provided by both StreamTech and Proximity.

Reporting into the Finance Manager you will be involved in the many different aspects of the accounts department and be expected to complete and meet deadlines to ensure accurate reporting takes place each month.

The main tasks of the job will be:

• Checking, entering and coding various items into our Xero accounts system, including expenses for employees; supplier ledgers; company credit card statements
• Performing bank reconciliations on Xero
• Assisting with preparation of the payrolls for the three companies, which is using Sage
• Entering journals into Xero and assisting in preparation of the month end accounts
• Assisting the other accounts team members as requested
• Performing ad hoc administration jobs such as answering the phone, maintaining stationery stocks, organising shredding/archiving, managing petty cash and maintaining canteen supplies.

We're looking for someone who has at least 3 years experience in a busy accounts environment using spreadsheets. You might also have experience of using Xero, but this is not essential as full training will be provided. Preferably you will also have studied or are studying towards an accounting qualification.

You will be dealing with both customers and suppliers, so good communication skills are required.


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leeds LS18 4AY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a have or are you studying for an accounting qualification?

Experience:

- accounts: 3 years (required)


Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Leeds LS18 4AY