Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant - Practice

Leeds City Centre

Salary circa £30K depending on experience

Hybrid working - up to 3 days at home

Full time/part time hours offered

Do you have experience working within finance in an accountancy practice environment and are looking to join a friendly and forward-thinking business?

Are you a skilled Accounts Assistant/ Bookkeeper who has experience of working with multiple areas of a business and would be keen to move into an accounts role within practice?

Do you thrive in a dynamic, friendly environment and want to make a real impact on a diverse range of clients?

We’re on the lookout for a talented and experienced Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeperto join our client who are a forward thinking and growing small practice based within Leeds City Centre. The team are extremely friendly and welcoming, the culture of the business encourages working together towards shared company values and they offer true hybrid working with up to three days able to be worked at home. This role is perfect for someone who loves variety, enjoys building strong client relationships, and is eager to develop their experience in accountancy and payroll. You will work with clients of all sizes from sole traders to limited companies across different industries so the role will be very varied and interesting. Part time hours of around three full days can be accommodated.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing bookkeeping records for a variety of clients, ensuring everything runs smoothly and taking ownership as the main point of contact
• Processing purchase and sales invoices , receipts and payments
• Reconciling bank and credit card accounts daily
• Managing any expenses and petty cash
• Assisting in the preparation and timely submission of VAT returns
• Monitoring client VAT deadlines and providing advice to clients on VAT schemes and compliance
• Handling payroll processing for smaller payrolls with precision and care
• Assisting with the preparation of year end accounts and any reporting
• Supporting colleagues with any ad-hoc work around bookkeeping, VAT, and payroll

What We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency in Xero (certification a bonus!) and familiarity with other online accounting tools would be ideal but not essential
• Payroll experience, ideally with IRIS or similar systems would be nice but it isn’t essential, this can be trained
• Excellent communication and organisational skills - you will be a multitasker who thrives under deadlines
• A team player with a professional and approachable attitude
• Solid skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook

The Perks:

• Competitive salary with true flexible working arrangements
• Benefits including a company pension, hybrid working, and flexi-time options
• A permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week), with part-time applications considered
• Flexible start and finish times
• Potential study support for the right person
• Christmas hamper every year

For further details please get in touch with us today!