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    Finance Assistant

    Office Angels

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Job Title: Finance Assistant Salary: 28K Location: LS10 Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (Wednesdays and Fridays working from home) Start: ASAP The company we're recruiting for are an exciting, people focussed business who are looking for a Finance Administrator to join their team in their brilliantly located city centre offices. You'll be supporting the Finance team and will have your own responsibilities as well as assisting with other duties when needed - which is perfect as you enjoy being hands on and are eager to learn. You'll be part of a wider, friendly team who create a sociable, hardworking and ambitious environment. As well as the opportunity to be supported in study further into your career, you will become part of a company who have created a culture where employees are valued and employee engagement is a strong focus throughout the organisation. Their culture of care for customers and employees means that everyone is encouraged, supported and takes pride in their role. This role is perfect for all those with basic Accounts experience who are looking to grow or start their career in finance with an exciting company that is one of a kind. Within your new role as a Finance Administrator you will be responsible for: - Management of the financial inbox (around 40 emails per day) - Processing invoices using Sage and logging on Excel - Raising and matching PO numbers - Processing employee expenses - Assisting with bank reconciliations - Maintenance of the order and refunds tracker - Ad hoc duties as required by the team. Skills/experience required for this position: - Experience of Purchase Ledger - Confident with Excel with a high attention to detail - Hands on approach with eagerness to learn Next steps: If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please apply today. Our client can interview immediately at their premises. We look forward to receiving your application. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

    Temporary Finance Assistant

    Office Angels

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Leeds, City
    Temporary
    Competitive

    Temporary Accounts Assistant! Location: LS10, Leeds Industry: Retail Salary: 28,000 (hourly rate) Hours: 37.5 hours (10am-4pm core hours) Start Date: ASAP start - Hybrid basis Duration: Ongoing (could go perm) Are you ready to jump into a vibrant retail environment and make a meaningful impact? We're on the lookout for a cheerful and detail-oriented Temporary Purchase Ledger to join a dynamic team in LS10, Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills while helping to keep financial processes running smoothly! What You'll Be Doing: - Processing Invoices: Ensure all supplier invoices are accurately recorded and processed in a timely manner. - Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies. - Payment Processing: Help prepare payments and maintain accurate records of all transactions. - Data Entry: Input and maintain financial data in our systems with precision and attention to detail. - Communication: Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to address queries and provide excellent service. Who You Are: - Previous experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable roles. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications. - A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn. Apply Now! Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

    Assistant Management Accountant

    IPS Group

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Leeds
    Permanent
    Competitive

    An opportunity for an AAT-qualified or part-qualified accountant to make their first move from accountancy practice into industry and develop their career within a successful and growingbusiness. This role would suit an ambitious Accounts Assistant, Accounts Senior or AAT Accountant who has gained a solid grounding in practice and is now looking to move into a commercial finance environment, with click apply for full job details

    HR Assistant

    Sewell Wallis Ltd

    HR
    On-Site
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Sewell Wallis is delighted to be working with a leading global professional services organisation in Leeds, West Yorkshire, that is looking to recruit an HR Assistant to join their busy and collaborative HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator or HR Assistant looking for their next step within a well-established, forward-thinking business. You'll be joining a fast-paced team where you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of HR processes and have the opportunity to develop your skills and career. What will you be doing? This is a varied HR role supporting the full employee life-cycle, with a particular focus on HR administration and ensuring processes are completed accurately and within deadlines. You'll be responsible for: - Managing the full on-boarding process for new starters, including right to work checks, issuing offers and contracts, completing on-boarding activities and setting up employee records. - Managing the off-boarding process for leavers and ensuring everything is completed within payroll deadlines. - Processing changes to terms and conditions, including preparing letters and communicating changes to employees. - Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee information on the HR system. - Processing changes such as cost centre moves, reporting line changes and contractual amendments. - Responding to day-to-day HR queries, including maternity, paternity and flexible working. - Supporting the wider HR team with projects and process improvement initiatives. - Providing general HR team support, including preparing PowerPoint presentations, taking meeting notes and assisting with day-to-day activities. - Ensuring all HR administration is completed accurately, efficiently and confidentially. What skills are we looking for? We're looking for someone who has previous experience working within an HR Administrator or HR Assistant role and is keen to continue developing their career within HR. You'll ideally have: - Previous experience within HR administration or HR support. - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. - An understanding of UK Right to Work requirements. - Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume workload. - The confidence to work independently and take ownership of your workload. - Experience using HR systems - Workday experience would be advantageous. - Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint . - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - A proactive, adaptable and positive approach. - The ability to work well as part of a busy and collaborative team. What's on offer? - 25,000 - 30,000 salary - Hybrid working + Benefits package - The opportunity to join a global and highly respected organisation - A supportive and collaborative HR team - A varied role with exposure to the full employee life-cycle - Excellent opportunity for career development and progression If you're an HR Administrator or HR Assistant looking for a new opportunity with a business that can offer variety, development and hybrid working, this could be a great next step for you. To apply, please apply below or contact Jemima 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.

    Assistant Finance Accountant

    Marks Sattin

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Leeds
    Permanent
    Competitive

    The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a part-qualified finance professional to join our Group Finance team within a large, complex and international organisation. This is a varied role offering broad exposure across Group Finance, with additional responsibility for corporate governance, legal entity management, financial controls and intercompany arrangements. Working closely with the Group Senior Finance Manager and colleagues across Finance, Tax, Treasury and Legal, you will take ownership of a number of important Group processes while building relationships with stakeholders across our international business. The role would suit someone studying towards a professional accounting qualification who has developed a strong grounding in finance and is now looking for broader exposure, increased responsibility and the opportunity to understand how a global Group Finance function operates. What You'll Be Doing Your responsibilities will include: - Taking ownership of maintaining accurate Group information across our international legal entity structure, including changes resulting from restructures, acquisitions and Director appointments. - Working with regional finance teams to ensure Group information is complete, accurate and maintained to a high standard. - Supporting quarterly Finance Committee requirements, coordinating information and providing supporting documentation. - Supporting the Group finance teams with intercompany lending administration and documentation. - Maintaining intercompany lending trackers and working closely with Treasury to ensure information and postings are accurate for month-end reporting. - Maintaining key Group systems and records, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of reporting data. - Supporting internal controls and compliance requirements, including SOX controls where applicable. - Producing organisational structures and supporting information for audit, onboarding and wider Group requirements. - Working with external advisers to coordinate statutory company filings and ensure deadlines are met. - Liaising with Legal and other Group functions to resolve queries and ensure information remains accurate. - Managing a combination of recurring monthly and quarterly responsibilities alongside ad hoc projects. - Supporting wider Group Finance projects as required. - Reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities to improve controls, accuracy and efficiency. About You We're looking for a commercially minded, part-qualified finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and working with detailed financial and corporate information. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

    Interim Assistant Finance Analyst

    Hamilton Woods

    Accounting
    Remote
    Leeds, City
    Temporary
    Competitive

    Interim Assistant Finance Analyst Leeds Mostly Remote 6-Month Interim Contract 16.00 - 18.00 per hour Hamilton Woods are working with a well-established organisation to recruit an Interim Assistant Finance Analyst on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical finance professional looking to develop their career within financial analysis. Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will support the production of insightful financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis that enables key business decisions. The role offers predominantly remote working, with only occasional travel to the Leeds office required. Key Responsibilities - Produce monthly financial reports and variance analysis. - Support the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes. - Prepare financial analysis and modelling to support business decisions. - Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities. - Support cost management initiatives and investment appraisals. - Assist with the preparation of management information and financial reports. - Present financial information in a clear and meaningful way to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. - Build strong working relationships across the wider business and contribute to process improvements. About You To be successful in this role, you'll have previous experience within an analytical finance position and be comfortable working with large volumes of financial data. You'll ideally have: - Experience as an Assistant Finance Analyst, Finance Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant or similar. - Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data. - Experience of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting or variance analysis. - Excellent communication and organisational skills. - AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent). If you're looking for your next interim opportunity within financial analysis, we'd love to hear from you. Contact (url removed) - (phone number removed)

    Accounts Assistant

    Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT LEEDS 30,000 - 35,000 + BENEFITS THE OPPORTUNITY A well-established business in Leeds is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This is a varied role combining day-to-day accounts duties with responsibility for the weekly and monthly payroll. Most of your time will be spent supporting the finance function, with approximately one day per week focused on payroll. The position would suit someone with a good background in finance administration who also has experience managing payroll from start to finish. THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE - Processing weekly and monthly payroll - Reviewing timesheet information and producing payroll reports - Completing payroll submissions and reporting to HMRC - Processing new starters, leavers and employee changes - Managing pension contributions, student loan deductions and attachment of earnings orders - Assisting with annual P11D reporting - Responding to employee payroll and payslip queries - Supporting with month-end close ensuring ledgers are fully reconciled - Responsible for both Accounts Payable & Receivable ledgers - Completing bank reconciliations & supplier statements - Assisting with VAT returns - Processing company credit card and petty cash transactions - Checking goods received records and investigating any differences - Completing regular finance system checks THE PERSON - Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer or similar role - Experience processing payroll from start to finish - A good understanding of PAYE, National Insurance and payroll requirements - Experience supporting general accounting such as Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger and/or Accounts Receivable/Sales Ledger - Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy - Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines - Clear communication skills - A calm and professional approach TO APPLY If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant, Ledger Clerk, or Payroll Assistant looking to join a growing business where you'll gain exposure to a varied finance role, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV via the advert for immediate consideration. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

    Fire Protection and Compliance Assistant

    Leeds Federated Housing Association Ltd

    Legal
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Leeds
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Job Title: Fire Protection and Compliance Assistant Location: Leeds Salary: £26,227 per year Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent At Leeds Federated, our customers' safety is our highest priority. We're looking for a Fire Protection & Compliance Assistant to help ensure our homes and communal areas remain safe, compliant and well maintained click apply for full job details

    Assistant Accountant

    Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Yorkshire, Leeds
    Contract
    Competitive

    An excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a leading financial services organisation on a fixed-term contract until December 2026. Key Responsibilities - Intercompany recharges and balance reconciliations - Month-end reporting and intragroup balance analysis - Cost allocation reporting (budget, forecast and actuals) - Supporting invoicing, payments and credit control activities - Working closely with Treasury and wider Finance teams - Investigating variances and maintaining strong financial controls About You - Experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or finance role - Strong Excel and MS Office skills - Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills - Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management abilities - Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines - Proactive, organised and keen to improve processes Accounting qualifications are not essential.This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to management accounting, intercompany accounting, treasury, and financial controls within a well-respected organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

    Marketing Assistant

    Lucy Walker Recruitment

    Marketing
    On-Site
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    We are working with an exciting tech company with offices in south Leeds who are looking for a Marketing Assistant to join their expanding team. Reporting into the Head of Marketing, this is a great opportunity for either a Marketing graduate or someone who has just completed a Marketing Apprenticeship, that first role on your marketing career ladder. Duties & responsibilities will include; - Assisting with digital marketing across social media, email campaigns, and website content - Creating, editing, and proofreading marketing content - Supporting the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns - Updating website content - Helping to organise exhibitions and events - Supporting the administration of day-to-day marketing activities. - Manage and compile newsletters - Conducting market and competitor research - Monitoring marketing performance This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking for that first role within marketing, this is a great platform to develop your skills and experiences, the ideal candidate will have; - A degree, apprenticeship or qualification in Marketing, Business - A genuine interest in marketing and digital communications - Strong written communication skills - Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel - An understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing fundamentals - Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks - Strong interpersonal skills - The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team - Flexibility to travel occasionally for exhibitions and events - Experience using WordPress or another content management system (Desirable) - Familiarity with email marketing platforms (Desirable) - Basic knowledge of Google Analytics or other marketing reporting tools - Experience creating content using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Desirable) If you hold the above skills and experiences, please submit your CV for review. Please note if you do not hear from us within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

    Assistant Management Accountant (hybrid)

    Michael Page

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    You will be supporting two Management Accountants within the business, and our client would like you to progress to Management Accountant in the future. This would be an incredible opportunity for a finance professional at the early stages of his/her career who is seeking a varied role that offers progression, training and support to becoming qualified. Client Details Our client is a dynamic, forward thinking and employee centric group of companies, with state of the art office in the Leeds, Manchester, London and overseas. You will be based from the head office in Leeds (walking distance from the train station), which has incredible facilities, including a purpose built cafe with full barista facilities, an array of refreshments and a beer tap, plus an al fresco terrace to enjoy on your lunch or after work. Description Your duties will include, but will not be limited to: - Assist the management accountants during the monthly period end close and production of information for the monthly management accounts of all all group companies. - Assist with ad-hoc financial analyses and reports when requested - Analysis of monthly cost of sales, preparation accruals and variances to forecast - Journal Preparation and Reconciliation - Assist in preparing the regular month end journals and balance sheet reconciliations. - Assist with maintaining accurate prebill records and investigation of sales deferral items and historic cost of sales accruals and prepayments. - Responsible for reconciling all bank accounts on a weekly basis. - Assist with quarterly VAT returns - Assist with reconciling company Pleo, Cledara and credit card accounts and preparing monthly accruals. - Assist with the year end audit and production of company statutory financial statements. - Communicate and collaborate with the audit team in order to provide the relevant information within strict group timelines. - Assist in driving account-handling teams to supply accurate billing and cost information according to preset deadlines. Profile To apply for this position you: - Must have some recent experience of working in finance (minimum 1 year) - Will have an understanding of what a P&L is, and be competent with double entry bookkeeping (be that through experience or studies) - Will be seeking a training opportunity that provides progression, support and a path to become qualified - Will ideally have an accounting qualified i.e. be studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA or be an Accounting and Finance graduate - Will have excellent communication skills (oral and written) - Must have the right to work in the UK and live in a commutable distance to Leeds Job Offer - A competitive salary - 2 days per week home working - Study support for CIMA or ACCA - Flexible working hours - you can start between 8 and 10 and finish between 4 and 6 - 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, which increases with service and there is the option to buy 5 extra days - Discounted onsite parking - Healthcare cash plan - Interest free loans up to 1,000 - Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave - Death in service provision - Cycle to work scheme

    Financial Planning Assistant

    Lime Professional Services

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    My client is a leading Financial Planning firm based in Central Leeds, providing Financial Planning services to both businesses and individuals throughout the UK, with regards to Pensions & Retirement Planning & Investments. We are urgently seeking a Financial Planning Assistant to join the growing team in the Central Leeds offices. The main purpose of the role is to provide first line administrative and technical support to the Financial Planning Consultants, and be the main point of contact for clients, and maintain a high level of client service at all times. Specifically you'll: Provide relevant documentation ahead of FPC client meetings; Obtain relevant research relating to proposed advice; Compile suitability letters based on the advice being given; Process new business; Ensure accurate completion of compliance requirements; Respond to client queries; - Maintaining client records on XPlan; Liaise with life offices and providers; Ensure the administrative requirements are completed for the Client Review Process; Contribute to new business development; Proactively maintaining a high level of client service; Carry out other administrative related tasks as required in support of the FPC. We are seeking someone with ideally 2+ years experience working in a similar Financial Planning / IFA Administrative role supporting Financial Advisers with their Administrative tasks, with strong written and verbal communications skills, coupled with the ability to work with IT systems. It would be to your advantage if you have any further qualifications relating to Financial Planning, or have started to study towards a Diploma in Financial Planning. Great salary and company benefits are offered with this role.

    Assistant Accountant

    Elevation Recruitment Group

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Yorkshire, Leeds
    Permanent
    Competitive

    We are currently working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Leeds who are looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to join their Finance Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a varied role, gaining exposure across transactional finance, month-end processes, reporting, stock accounting and financial controls. Working as part of a supportive finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial information is maintained across the business, whilst supporting continuous improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of finance processes. Key Responsibilities: - Managing the accounts receivable process, from invoicing through to cash allocation and reconciliation - Supporting credit control activities and maintaining accurate customer accounts - Reconciling bank accounts and multiple payment platforms, including credit cards and online payment providers - Processing and controlling stock transactions within the ERP system - Assisting with stock reconciliations and stock valuations across multiple sites - Preparing accruals, prepayments and month-end balance sheet reconciliations - Processing and reconciling intercompany transactions - Producing financial analysis and supporting ad hoc reporting requirements - Supporting finance improvement projects, including ERP system implementation About You: The successful candidate will ideally have: - Previous experience within a finance or accounts environment - AAT qualified, part-qualified, or actively working towards a relevant qualification - Strong Excel skills with excellent attention to detail - Good analytical and problem-solving abilities - The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines - A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop This role would suit someone who enjoys a varied finance position and is looking to broaden their experience across accounting processes within a growing organisation. The business is looking for someone with the right attitude, attention to detail and desire to develop, rather than simply a long list of qualifications. Role: Assistant Accountant Location: Leeds Working Pattern: Office-based If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please get in touch for further details.

    Assistant Accountant

    Hays Accounts and Finance

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Leeds, City
    Contract
    Competitive

    An excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a leading financial services organisation on a fixed-term contract until December 2026. Key Responsibilities - Intercompany recharges and balance reconciliations - Month-end reporting and intragroup balance analysis - Cost allocation reporting (budget, forecast and actuals) - Supporting invoicing, payments and credit control activities - Working closely with Treasury and wider Finance teams - Investigating variances and maintaining strong financial controls About You - Experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or finance role - Strong Excel and MS Office skills - Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills - Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management abilities - Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines - Proactive, organised and keen to improve processes Accounting qualifications are not essential.This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to management accounting, intercompany accounting, treasury, and financial controls within a well-respected organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

    Expenses Assistant

    Hays Accounts and Finance

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Leeds, City
    Contract
    Competitive

    Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an Accounts Payable (Expenses) Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Accounts Payable, Expenses or Finance Administration experience looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment. Your New Role You will be responsible for processing and validating expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies and HMRC regulations.Key duties include: - Processing employee expense claims accurately and efficiently. - Reviewing receipts, approvals and supporting documentation. - Resolving expense-related queries via email and Teams. - Checking mileage claims and travel advances. - Supporting month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting. - Maintaining accurate records and supporting audit requirements. What You'll Need to Succeed - Previous experience in Expenses, Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Administration. - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. - Strong customer service and communication skills. - Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook. - Ability to work effectively within a team and manage deadlines. Desirable: SAP, Oracle or Concur experience, and knowledge of HMRC expenses regulations. What You'll Get in ReturnCompetitive salary. - Hybrid working. - Supportive team environment. - Immediate start available. - Valuable experience within a large finance function. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

    Finance Assistant (12m FTC)

    E&M Talent Partners Ltd

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Leeds, City
    Contract
    Competitive

    Imagine being part of a dynamic team within a prestigious organisation, where your expertise in finance and customer service can truly shine. As a Finance Assistant as part of the Expenses team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient processing of expense claims, contributing to the financial integrity and operational excellence of the institution. Your primary responsibility will be to accurately process both manual and electronic expense claims, ensuring strict compliance with University Financial Regulations and HMRC requirements. This role demands a keen eye for detail, as you will review and validate claims, ensuring all necessary approvals and supporting documentation are in place. Your diligence will help maintain robust financial controls and uphold audit standards. In addition to processing claims, you will be the go-to person for handling queries related to expenses. Your ability to respond promptly and professionally will enhance the customer experience for staff, students, and visitors. You will investigate and resolve issues efficiently, providing clear guidance and maintaining a full audit trail of communications. Your role will also perform detailed checks on mileage claims, managing travel advances, and ensuring all expense documentation is retained electronically in compliance with audit and GDPR requirements. You will support internal and external audit activities, produce routine monthly reports, and complete SAP journals as needed. The position is offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract until July 30th 2027 (subject to extension). It is a full time opportunity offering hybrid working 2/3 days per week. 42 days holiday entitlement including bank holidays To excel in this role, you will need strong numeracy and literacy skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage your time effectively. Experience in a customer-focused administrative or finance environment is essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP or Oracle, and an understanding of HMRC regulations and GDPR principles, will be advantageous. Take the next step in your career and become an integral part of a team that values precision, compliance, and exceptional service. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in a thriving environment.

    Assistant Management Accountant

    Headstar

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Leeds
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Not every finance role gives you the chance to genuinely develop. Some keep you posting journals, reconciling accounts and doing the same thing month after month. This isn't one of them. If you're looking for a role that will help you build your management accounting experience, support your studies and give you exposure to the commercial side of finance, this is well worth a look. You'll be joining a business that believes in developing people from within. Whether you're already studying AAT, CIMA, ACCA or ACA, or planning to start, you'll be encouraged to keep progressing. What you'll be doing: - Preparing monthly management accounts. - Journals, accruals and prepayments. - Balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis. - Budgeting and forecasting support. - KPI reporting and financial analysis. - Bank and control account reconciliations. - Fixed asset accounting. - Year-end audit preparation. This is the kind of role where you'll learn by doing, rather than watching from the sidelines. What they're looking for: You'll probably already have experience working in a finance team and be ready for your next challenge. Ideally you'll also have: - Experience in an accounts or finance position. - AAT qualifications, or be studying towards (or keen to start) AAT, CIMA, ACCA or ACA. - Strong Excel skills. - Good attention to detail. - A naturally organised approach. - The confidence to ask questions, solve problems and build relationships across the business. Attitude is just as important as experience. Curiosity, reliability and a willingness to learn will go a long way. What's in it for you? - An annual salary of up to £30k (depending on experience) - Study support for professional qualifications. - Enhanced annual leave, increasing with service. - Employee recognition and reward schemes. - Ongoing learning and development. - Clear opportunities to progress your career. If you're looking for more than just another finance job, somewhere you can build your career, develop professionally and be part of a supportive team, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Click "apply now" to find out more.

    Assistant Project Manager

    Calibre Search

    Ops & Product
    Hybrid
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Assistant Project Manager 35000 - 40000 + Benefits An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join a growing and highly regarded project management consultancy delivering a diverse portfolio of construction projects across Yorkshire and the wider North of England. Working with a strong pipeline of work across the healthcare sector, this role will provide the opportunity to support the delivery of complex and high-quality projects within hospitals, clinical environments and wider healthcare estates. You will work alongside experienced Project Managers and Directors, gaining valuable exposure across the full project lifecycle from inception through to completion. This is an ideal opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager looking to develop their career within a consultancy environment, working on projects that make a genuine difference to communities and end users. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the successful delivery of healthcare and public sector projects, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and wider project teams. Key responsibilities will include: - Supporting the delivery of healthcare construction projects through all stages of the project lifecycle. - Assisting Senior Project Managers with project planning, coordination and reporting. - Supporting the management of programmes, budgets, risks and project milestones. - Attending client, consultant and contractor meetings, preparing actions and progress updates. - Assisting with procurement processes, tender reviews and contract administration. - Supporting change control, risk management and project governance procedures. - Monitoring project performance against agreed time, cost and quality objectives. - Maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting systems. - Supporting stakeholder engagement across healthcare clients, design teams and delivery partners. - Assisting with the successful handover and completion of projects within live operational environments. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: - Experience supporting construction or property projects within a consultancy, contractor or client-side environment. - Exposure to healthcare, education, public sector or complex refurbishment projects would be advantageous. - A degree or relevant qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with clients and project stakeholders. - A proactive approach with a genuine desire to progress within project management. - Good understanding of construction delivery processes, project controls and contract administration. - Experience working on healthcare schemes including hospitals, clinical facilities, NHS estates or healthcare refurbishments. - Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract. - Experience working within live environments where programme, safety and stakeholder management are critical. - Working towards a professional qualification with APM, RICS, CIOB or ICE. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

    Accounts Assistant

    Willow Recruit

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Yorkshire, Leeds
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Accounts Assistant East Leeds Salary: Up to £33,000 Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week Are you an Accounts Assistant who enjoys variety and wants to be involved in more than just invoice processing? Do you have experience of working on projects or of improving existing processes? We're working with a successful and growing East Leeds based business looking to strengthen its finance team with the addition of an Accounts Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive finance function where you'll be given the opportunity to broaden your experience across transactional finance, reporting and process improvement projects. This role would suit someone with previous purchase ledger, sales ledger or accounts assistant experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, supporting a high-volume operation and acting as a point of contact for both internal and external finance queries. What's in it for you? - Salary up to £33,000 depending on experience - 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service - Onsite parking - Onsite gym - Complimentary breakfast each day - Subsidised onsite café and recreational facilities - Regular company social events throughout the year - Potential bonus scheme - Potential study support for AAT, ACCA or CIMA - Supportive finance team with genuine opportunities for development What you'll be doing - Producing and updating KPI reports, finance dashboards and management information - Supporting finance projects, process improvements and data cleansing exercises - Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and ensuring accurate coding across cost centres and accounts - Raising and issuing sales invoices and credit notes - Processing cash postings, card payments, customer refunds and supplier payments - Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoice discrepancies - Supporting the sales ledger by handling customer billing queries and maintaining accurate account records - Assisting with monthly reconciliations and supporting month-end activities - Monitoring and maintaining transactional records to ensure accuracy and compliance - Acting as a key point of contact for finance-related queries from customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders - Assisting with audit requests and maintaining accurate financial documentation and filing systems - Providing ad-hoc support to the wider finance team as required What we're looking for - Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger or Accounts Assistant role - Experience of improving processes and/or controls, with the ability to evidence this in interview with examples - Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy - Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities - Confident user of Microsoft Excel and finance systems and experience of pulling together data sets - Experience working within a high-volume transactional finance environment would be advantageous - Candidates studying towards AAT or those looking to further develop their finance career are encouraged to apply, although experienced candidates will also be considered This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their finance career, gain exposure across the wider accounts function and join a business that genuinely invests in the development of its people.

    Assistant Branch Manager

    GCS Associates

    Sales
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Leeds
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £37,000/year

    Role: Assistant Branch Manager Location: Leeds Sector: Building Materials / Plumbers Merchants / Plumbing and Heating / Builders Merchants Package: £30,000 - £37,000 + Bonus - A highly respected Plumbers Merchants in the industry - A senior-level role working alongside the Branch Manager - 5 person branch, turning over £2.5m - Profitable branch - You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the company's enviable position - Leading operations to free up time to sell - There is a strong sales and operations management focus within this role - Plumbers Merchant or Builders Merchants experience preferred - Do you have the ability to help inspire a team? As an Assistant Manager, working alongside the Branch Manager, you will be an integral part of the team in the branch, helping drive forward the sales and profitability of the business. Part of a small, close working team. This Assistant Branch Manager role within a plumbers merchant is a great opportunity with great potential to develop within the company in the future. As with most Assistant Branch Management positions, the role entails sales team supervision as well as overseeing the operational side of the business too. You should have some form of operational / supervisory experience as well as ideally some sales experience too, and this should come from the construction supply industry. The rewards are clear though. The overall package is strong and future progression is encouraged within this company. They want people who want to progress. Do you work in a plumbers merchants or within plumbing & heating? Do you work in a builders merchants or trade sales environment? Are you currently an Assistant Manager? Operations Supervisor or in sales? If so, we want to speak with you If you feel you have a relevant background and skill set to be the Assistant Manager then please apply now Industry Sector: Plumbers Merchant, Plumbing & heating, Showroom Manager, Landscaping Materials, Timber Merchants, Timber Supplies, Timber Supplier, Building Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector. Recruiting Internal Sales, Trade Counter, Sales Negotiators, Sales Executives, Sales Representatives, Assistant Managers, Timber Specialists, Assistant Managers, ABM's, Branch Managers, Supervisors. INDM

    Marketing Assistant

    Lucy Walker Recruitment

    Marketing
    On-Site
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    We are working with an exciting investment company with offices in Leeds who are looking for a Marketing Assistant to join their expanding team. This hybrid role would be ideal for a Marketing graduate who has successfully completed a work placement or perhaps has a minimum of 12 months work experience. Working closely with the Head of Communications & Marketing, the successful candidate will be exposed to a variety of marketing tasks and will be mentored by a fantastic leader. Key duties will include; - Content creation - Designing of infographics - Contributing to press releases - Write & contribute to case studies - Stakeholder communications - Update the company website - Updating marketing materials - Manage the logistics for marketing filming projects - Event support includes, but is not exclusive to, venue sourcing and booking, supplier research and liaison, delegate information management The Marketing Assistant role is a hybrid role, working Tuesday- Thursday in the office, the successful candidate will have; - Minimum of 12 months' work experience - Excellent communications skills both written and verbal - Strong MS Office skills - Experience of Mailchimp & Canva - Working knowledge of AI, ideally Claude - Able to multitask If you hold the above experience and are looking for a challenging Marketing Assistant role where you will receive excellent mentorship and opportunities to develop, please submit your CV. Please note if you have more heard from us within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

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    The assistant job market in Leeds is thriving, with 21 active opportunities from leading employers. Leeds offers a diverse range of assistant positions across various industries, from established corporations to innovative startups.

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