Accounts Payable/Finance Assistant

A well‑established organisation in Leeds is looking for a dependable and detail‑oriented Accounts Payable / Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone with solid transactional finance experience who enjoys a varied workload and a supportive team environment. The Role You will support the smooth running of daily finance operations, with responsibilities including: Maintaining accurate sales and purchase ledgers, including processing employee expenses Completing vendor and customer account reconciliations Performing bank reconciliations Preparing and setting up payment runs Handling internal and external stakeholder queries Assisting with external audit requirements Supporting ad‑hoc analysis, reporting, and project work as required by the leadership teamAbout YouWe're looking for someone who brings: Experience in accounts payable, finance administration, or similar transactional finance roles Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good communication skills and confidence dealing with stakeholders Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Competence with finance systems and ExcelWorking Pattern Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the Leeds office Suitable for candidates living within a commutable distance of Leeds, including Bradford, Wakefield, Harrogate, York, Huddersfield, and surrounding areas What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)