The Private Office is currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team based in Leeds. As part of a small, effective team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. We’re looking for a candidate who is proactive, friendly, and eager to learn.
Responsibilities
Supplier invoice processing, including checking, coding, appropriate VAT treatment and electronic maintenance of records
Expense claim processing.. Ensure authorisation for non-routine items
Credit card reconciliation
Checking of sales invoices
Maintaining the accounts team inbox and Jira ticketing system
Setting up supplier payments
First port of call for colleague enquiries
First point of contact for all supplier queries
Reviewing supplier & expense systems, processes and making improvements where necessary
Other ad hoc duties (dependent on experience)
Benefits
Company discretionary bonus scheme;
Full time hours (35 per week) Monday to Friday 9.00am and 5.00pm – 1 hour for lunch;
24 holidays (increasing to 26), plus 2 additional days paid Christmas shut down period;
Company Pension scheme;
Private Healthcare;
Group Income Protection;
Life Assurance;
Eye Care Scheme;
Wellbeing programme;
️ Bike to Work Scheme;
Full support with professional qualifications;
after qualifying period
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Strong excel skills – e.g. formulas, pivots, lookups,
- Attention to detail and organisational skills
- Previous accounts experience is desirable
- Good communication skills
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Team player
- Adaptable.
- Good time management skills
