68 Accounts Assistants jobs in Leeds

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a renowned organisation in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to appoint an Accounts Receivable Assistant. This position is being offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis for 12 months. They are looking for someone available for an immediate start.

As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you'll play an important part in supporting the wider finance function by managing tasks such as raising invoices, allocating payments, and reconciling banking transactions. We are looking for someone with prior exposure to transactional finance and a solid understanding of accounts receivable processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Posting daily banking activity into the ledger, preparing reconciliations against statements, and ensuring supporting records are maintained.
• Identifying and following up on missing information or discrepancies, ensuring transactions are accurately processed into the finance system on a timely basis.
• Preparing and processing electronic payments, securing the necessary approvals, and arranging transfers between accounts to ensure sufficient balances.
• Overseeing the systems used to record income received by cash and card, ensuring they are kept accurate and up to date.
• Carrying out periodic cash counts of main and departmental safes, as well as ad-hoc petty cash checks.
• Reviewing and updating process documentation to reflect current practices, at least annually or whenever changes occur.
• Supporting the Senior Accountant with month-end close, reconciliations, and resolving queries.
• Building strong working relationships across the finance team and the wider organisation to maintain a high standard of service.
• Ensuring weekly till income is posted correctly in the finance system, with all relevant documentation collected, filed, and queries with system users or IT resolved as needed.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable or similar transactional finance role.
• Confident use of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Comfortable working in a busy and varied environment.

What's on offer?
Permanent staff can look forward to:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• 25 days holiday plus statutory entitlement
• Study support packages
• Enhanced pension scheme

If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply below or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk for more details.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

~ Accounts Receivable Administrator
~ Fully onsite in Halifax, West Yorkshire
~ Manufacturing industry
~ Salary up to 27,000 p.a.
~ Benefits include free onsite parking, profit share scheme and staff discounts

Simpson Judge are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Credit Control Administrator, to support our client's Accounts Receivable function with a variety of transactional finance and administrative tasks. As a key member of the team, you will report directly into and work closely with the Credit Control Manager to support both the AR function and wider Finance departments.

Key Responsibilities will include:
Managing transactional activities within sales ledger
Investigating customer queries and ensuring they are monitored, reviewed, and resolved in a timely manner
Setting up new customer accounts
Chasing customers for payments
Reconciling intercompany balances between the companies
Assisting with daily banking and allocating customer receipts

Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Attributes:
Minimum of 3 year's accounts and administration knowledge
Experience on SAP would be an added advantage
Disciplined and organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Microsoft Office skills (Outlook & Excel including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
Excellent interpersonal skills and capable of building effective relationships
Positive and committed approach to continuous improvements
An enthusiastic and motivated team player

This is an excellent opportunity to join a cohesive and collaborative team, as part of a well established and very highly regarded local manufacturing business

~ Accounts Receivable Administrator
~ Fully onsite in Halifax, West Yorkshire
~ Manufacturing industry
~ Salary up to 27,000 p.a.
~ Benefits include free onsite parking, profit share scheme and staff discounts

Simpson Judge are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Credit Control Administrator, to support our client's Accounts Receivable function with a variety of transactional finance and administrative tasks. As a key member of the team, you will report directly into and work closely with the Credit Control Manager to support both the AR function and wider Finance departments.

Key Responsibilities will include:
Managing transactional activities within sales ledger
Investigating customer queries and ensuring they are monitored, reviewed, and resolved in a timely manner
Setting up new customer accounts
Chasing customers for payments
Reconciling intercompany balances between the companies
Assisting with daily banking and allocating customer receipts

Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Attributes:
Minimum of 3 year's accounts and administration knowledge
Experience on SAP would be an added advantage
Disciplined and organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Microsoft Office skills (Outlook & Excel including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
Excellent interpersonal skills and capable of building effective relationships
Positive and committed approach to continuous improvements
An enthusiastic and motivated team player

This is an excellent opportunity to join a cohesive and collaborative team, as part of a well established and very highly regarded local manufacturing business

Sewell Wallis are delighted to be working with a well-known and valued organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Administrator on a 6 month fixed term contract.

This Accounts Payable Administrator role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to utilise and develop their skills within a large finance function and within a supportive team. This role offers the chance to play a crucial role within a brilliant organisation for anyone who has relevant Accounts Payable

What will you be doing?

• Assisting with the processing of supplier invoices.
• Matching and coding invoices accurately.
• Monitoring the accounts payable inbox and dealing with queries.
• Supporting the team with filing and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to gather information.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance department.
• Any other ad hoc duties as required.

What skills are we looking for?

• Accounts Payable experience is highly desirable.
• Experience dealing with high volumes.
• Good organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Confident communication skills.

What's on offer?

• Immediate start.
• Supportive training and development within a friendly finance team.

Apply now or get in touch with Lawrie Bacon at Sewell Wallis for further details.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Sewell Wallis is recruiting for an amazing opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a well established and growing team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire!

This organisation has a rich history and would be a great role for someone looking for longevity and stability!

What skills will you need?

• Ensure the accurate coding, processing and review of purchase ledger invoices and PO's.
• Process employee expense claims and perform interim approval against the group expense policy.
• Manage the input of expense claims input into the accounting ledgers.
• Manage and reconcile key purchase ledger control accounts.
• Prepare payment runs for review and sign off and processing by the Cash team
• Manage supplier queries.

What's on offer?

• 26,000 - 28,000 salary
• Hybrid working
• Central location
• Great organisation with ample growth/development opportunity

Apply below or contact Hashim for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Sewell Wallis is recruiting for an amazing opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a well established and growing team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire!

This organisation has a rich history and would be a great role for someone looking for longevity and stability!

What skills will you need?

• Ensure the accurate coding, processing and review of purchase ledger invoices and PO's.
• Process employee expense claims and perform interim approval against the group expense policy.
• Manage the input of expense claims input into the accounting ledgers.
• Manage and reconcile key purchase ledger control accounts.
• Prepare payment runs for review and sign off and processing by the Cash team
• Manage supplier queries.

What's on offer?

• 26,000 - 28,000 salary
• Hybrid working
• Central location
• Great organisation with ample growth/development opportunity

Apply below or contact Hashim for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Assistant to join a hugely successful finance team in Morley.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation. This position requires a solid understanding of IT systems including Microsoft Excel.

The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services and be comfortable working .

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Sewell Wallis are delighted to be working with a well-known and valued organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Administrator for a 6 month fixed term contract.

This Accounts Payable Administrator role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to utilise and develop their skills within a large finance function and within a supportive team. This role offers the chance to play a crucial role within a brilliant organisation for anyone who has relevant Accounts Payable

What will you be doing?

• Assisting with the processing of supplier invoices.
• Matching and coding invoices accurately.
• Monitoring the accounts payable inbox and dealing with queries.
• Supporting the team with filing and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to gather information.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance department.
• Any other ad hoc duties as required.

What skills are we looking for?

• Accounts Payable experience is highly desirable.
• Experience dealing with high volumes.
• Good organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Confident communication skills.

What's on offer?

• Immediate start.
• Supportive training and development within a friendly finance team.

Apply now or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk at Sewell Wallis for further details.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established business based in Leeds City Centre on a 6-month contract, with the potential to go permanent.

The role has arisen during a period of growth, and the successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team with excellent employee benefits.

What will you be doing?

• Accurately code, process, and review purchase ledger invoices and purchase orders.
• Process employee expense claims in line with group expense policies.
• Ensure all expenses are correctly input into the accounting ledgers.
• Manage and reconcile purchase ledger control accounts.
• Prepare and submit payment runs for approval and processing by the Cash team.
• Handle and resolve supplier queries efficiently.
• Support inter-company information, recharges, and IM cost allocations (actuals, budget, forecast).

What Skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a purchase ledger role is essential.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload independently.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Confident in challenging processes and escalating issues when needed.
• Analytical mindset with great attention to detail, able to investigate and explain variances.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic with a problem-solving approach.
• Team player with a collaborative working style.

Send us your CV below, or contact Emma Johnsen for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.