Accounts Assistant Salary circa £29,500 pro rata (depending on experience)Part time, 5 days per weekLeeds LS10 1RTProfileOur client, based on the outskirts of Leeds, is a market leader in the Hospitality Industry. They design, manufacture and install bespoke furniture & soft furnishings for clients such as Hilton, De Vere, Sheraton, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza.Reporting to the Finance Director, we are now looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to work at our Head Office in Leeds 10. You will have a friendly and professional manner, with the confidence to manage supplier relationships and resolve queries effectively.Duties to include, but not limited to:
Posting invoices on Exchequer accounting system and matching to purchase orders and delivery notesProducing supplier payment runs to strict deadlinesPosting invoices and coding to nominal ledger and job costingReconciliation of supplier statements and investigating any discrepanciesSupplier communication regarding invoice and payment queries
Essential Skills
Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role desirableExperience in Exchequer desirableGood knowledge of Excel spreadsheetsAble to manage workload effectively and meet deadlinesBe able to work on your own initiative and enjoy being part of a teamAble to prioritise own workload and stay on taskSelf-motivated and a good team playerAccurate, discrete and professional
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Cash recording - Counting of cash and recording within accountancy software
ParentMail Administration - Manage the school’s ParentMail system, ensuring accurate setup of payment items, monitoring incomingpayments, resolving queries, and maintaining up-to-date records
Biostore Management - Oversee transactions processed through Biostore, reconcile income received, and proactively communicatewith parents regarding overdue or overdrawn balances.Catering Income Reporting – Produce and distribute daily catering takings reports, ensuring all income is accurately recorded andreconciled.Student File Maintenance – Maintain and update student financial and administrative records, ensuring accuracy and compliance withdata protection requirements.Credit Card Purchasing – Place authorised orders using the school credit card, ensuring compliance with procurement procedures andtimely reconciliation of statements.Online Purchasing (Amazon and Other Suppliers) – Process purchases via Amazon and other approved suppliers, ensuring value for money and appropriate authorisation.Purchase Ledger Support – Assist with purchase ledger processes, including resolving supplier queries and reviewing creditor balances.Purchase Order Processing – Raise official purchase orders via Lightyear, monitor outstanding (O/S) orders, and follow up ondiscrepancies or delays.Petty Cash Management – Record, reconcile, and manage petty cash transactions in line with internal financial controls.Travel Bookings – Arrange train travel via Trainline, ensuring cost-effectiveness and accurate record keeping.Procurement Research – Conduct supplier and pricing research to secure best value purchasing in accordance with school financialregulations.Finance Team Cover – Provide administrative support and cover for Credit Control and Purchase Ledger functions during periods ofannual leave.Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Finance Manager.Development Responsibility (to be introduced as the role progresses):Bank Reconciliation – Assist with monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepanciesinvestigated.Journal Posting – Post accounting journals accurately within the finance system.Nominal Ledger Variance Investigation – Under supervision, investigate variances within nominal ledger codes and support corrective actions where required.Cashflow Forecasting – Maintain accurate cash records and support short-term cashflow forecasting to assist with financial planning.Training:
Throughout the programme, apprentices will also have access to tailored on demand content, 121 coaching from a designated skills coach and a variety of learning collateral to support the apprentice journey
Blended delivery model with virtual classrooms on a frequent basis, along with one-to-one support
Reviews will take place every 4-6 weeks to monitor progress and formals being every 10-12 weeks with the employer and coach as part of a tri-party process
Training Outcome:A Level 2 Accounts & Finance Assistant apprenticeship can lead to the following careers:
Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeping Assistant, Junior Bookkeeper, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable/Receivable Assistant, Finance Administrator, Payroll Assistant
Employer Description:As the leading Independent school in the city we enjoy anoutstanding reputation and put the wellbeing of our staffand students at the heart of everything we do.Wolverhampton Grammar School was founded in 1512 bySir Stephen Jenyns to provide a “good, moral education” forthe children of Wolverhampton.Although that same impulse motivates us today, childrennow join our School community from acrossWolverhampton, Staffordshire, Shropshire and the widerWest Midlands region.We partner with a range of local and national organisationsto deliver a rigorous education both within the classroomand outside the School. These associations include theprestigious Merchant Taylors’ Company where our founderwas twice elected Master.Working Hours :Monday to Friday (including 7.5 hours for college work) Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
