Finance Administrator (Purchase Ledger) Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Finance Administrator (Purchase Ledger) Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Job Description
Elevation Accountancy & Finance are excited to be working alongside a brand new client, as they look to appoint an experienced Finance Administrator into their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic & self-motivated Finance Administrator to take responsibility for the efficient and effective management of the organisations finances; in particular accounts payable, ensuring that funds are managed with the highest degree of honesty and transparency.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Finance Administrator will include:

– Preparation, monitoring and report on the balances of any grants or funds throughout the financial year, ensuring their terms of use are met
– Operate the purchase and sales ledger, ensuring that all expenditure orders and invoices are authorised appropriately and that the progress and follow up of any delayed or missing deliveries is checked
– Support the billing process by working with other members of staff to ensure accurate billing of additional activities
– Ensure that all cash handled is receipted, recorded and banked in conjunction with other staff
– Advise on the process of setting delegated budgets and ensure all associated agreements are completed
– Contribute to the strategic planning and decision making
– Support staff to evidence financial implications / impact of activities when required
– Manage records, information and data, producing analysis and reports as required
– Participate in the monitoring and regular review of the budget and ensure that expenditure remains within agreed limits
– Lead all aspects of the monthly payroll process to ensure staff are paid in a timely and accurate manner
– Complete and make payments to all parties as required including to HMRC and pension providers
– Complete all statutory reports and requirements for external bodies such as HMRC or pension providers
– Complete all year-end processes and reports such as P60 and annual returns
– Maintain accurate records of all payroll transactions
– Prepare contracts and other documents required for staff joining and leaving
– Respond to any queries regarding contracts and payroll in a timely manner
– Respond to all queries from internal and external stakeholders
– Complete and maintain an accurate and up to date inventory of equipment
– Booking of venue/accommodation/tickets
– Planning and organising transport

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

– Previous experience of working in a finance and payroll function
– Demonstrable levels of numeracy and literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C)
– AAT Qualified / Part Qualified / Finance Degree would be desirable
– Experience of delegating and organising work tasks and duties to meet appropriate standards
– Experience of managing the conflicting pressures of a large budget with several different income and expenditure streams
– Strong Excel / IT Skills (Look Ups & Pivot Tables)
– Self-motivated & target-focused
– Strong communication skills (verbally and written)

Benefits Include:

✓ Free parking
✓ Access to an Employee Assistance Program through Health Assured
✓ Access to a Cycle to Work scheme
✓ Access to the Electric car scheme

If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, please don't hesitate to contact Mike McVeigh today.

Elevation Recruitment group is a specialist division focusing on the recruitment of talented Accountancy & Finance professionals across all levels, from entry level trainees to post qualified accountants

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £20000 – £25000/annum
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