Assistant Financial Accountant | Leeds City Centre | 28-35k | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid Working

Your New Company
This company supplies surface materials to the specification market in the UK and Ireland, where they are the sole distributor of such materials. Their materials are used in the buildings of high-street names such as Tesco and Starbucks! Operating on a stock management model, the manufacturing and warehouse functions do not occur on-site. This company boasts modern offices in Leeds City Centre, with free parking offered nearby. They are now looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their small finance team. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the integrity of financial systems and processes, providing essential tools and management information to drive operational and financial efficiency.

• Assist in producing monthly management accounts
• Performing month-end tasks, including balance sheet reviews and necessary adjustments.
• Manage the Credit Control Timetable and assist the Customer Services Team with sales order queries.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Purchase Ledger functions to provide cover during absences and busy periods.
• Submit weekly and monthly ledger updates to the invoice discounting facility.
• Maintain the Purchase Accruals report and assess its suitability for supporting monthly overhead provisions.
• Manage the bank reconciliation process for all bank accounts.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure accuracy in stock adjustments and supplier pricing.
• Work with the Workshop Supervisor to ensure accurate accounting for monthly production.
• Utilise analytics software to provide useful stock and customer analysis.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and audit obligations, including VAT Returns and Fixed Asset Register management.
• Assist with ad-hoc information requests.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• ACCA or CIMA Part-Qualified
• 3 + years of experience within a finance team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and a logical approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within the finance team and across teams.
• Ability to be proactive and innovative.
• Experience of performing reconciliations and sound accounting knowledge, including VAT reporting.

What You Will Get In Return

• £28,000-35,000
• Free parking
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays and Christmas/New Years closure
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme
• Health cover
• Hybrid working arrangements (2 days from home)
• Study support available