Accounts Assistant

Salary/Rate:£30000 - £40000 per annum
Job type:Perm
Location:Leeds, West Yorkshire

About the Role

Sewell Wallis is exclusively recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a national construction company, providing a variety of services across various industries.

This Accounts Assistant role is an exciting West Yorkshire based opportunity to provide accounts and financial support to each of the divisions within the group.

What will you be doing?

  • Processing purchase ledger payment runs, along with ad-hoc payments and internal transfers.
  • Managing inter-company invoicing and payments.
  • Performing monthly sales invoice reconciliations and supporting the fee process.
  • Handling all banking activities, including bank reconciliations.
  • Ensuring accurate and timely compliance with tax requirements and filings, such as VAT returns and Corporation Tax.
  • Managing payroll for three companies using Sage 50 Payroll.
  • Posting payroll and tax journals accurately and ensuring all related liabilities are recorded.
  • Collaborating closely with the Finance Assistant and Group Financial Controller to provide ongoing support.

What skills do we need?

  • Prior experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Finance Officer position.
  • Proficient in Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50 Payroll (essential).
  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks effectively.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and best practices.
  • Finance or accounting qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) are advantageous, as is experience within the construction industry - though not essential.

What's on offer?

  • Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • 27 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing over time.
  • Employer pension contribution.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • 4 x death in service
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.

For more information or to apply, please contact Emma Johnsen.

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.

Job ref: EJ/6052Post Date: 16.07.25

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