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Accounts Assistant
Location: Leeds, England
Workplace: Hybrid — three days onsite and two days from home after a six-week induction
Salary: £12.82–£14.62 per hour (£25,000–£28,500 annualised at 37.5 hours), depending on AAT level held
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5.30pm
Reports to: Semi-Senior Accountant (client side)
The opportunity
Apply4U is recruiting an Accounts Assistant on behalf of an established accountancy practice in central Leeds. This permanent entry-level role offers hybrid working, funded AAT study support and a documented progression route from Assistant to Senior Accountant. The client is named at first-stage screening.
The role
You will support a portfolio of small-business clients, including limited companies and sole traders, within a practice of fifteen client-facing accountants across two UK offices.
Key responsibilities
- Process bookkeeping records, including bank reconciliations, purchase ledger and sales ledger.
- Prepare VAT returns for review by qualified colleagues.
- Support year-end accounts preparation under supervision.
- Maintain client records within the practice-management system; training is provided on the specific platform.
- Contact clients to chase documents and respond to basic queries, mainly by email with occasional phone calls.
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What we are looking for
- AAT Level 2 completed, substantially in progress, or willingness to begin the qualification from day one; the client funds it.
- GCSE-level Maths and English, or equivalent.
- Working Excel knowledge, including SUMIF, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP and basic formulas.
- Strong attention to detail and reliable deadline management.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Candidates without AAT exposure may also be considered where they demonstrate strong numerical aptitude through A-level Maths, a finance-related degree or bookkeeping experience.
What the role offers
- AAT study support including funded course fees and exam costs, plus paid study leave of one day per study week before exams.
- Documented salary uplift on completion of AAT Level 3 and Level 4.
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, plus three additional days at Christmas.
- Defined progression from Accounts Assistant to Semi-Senior to Senior Accountant, with internal pay bands and timing.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
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Please note
This is a regulated accountancy practice. Confidentiality, client-money handling rules and professional conduct standards apply from day one. Full induction and ongoing training are provided.
How to apply
Apply through this Apply4U job listing with an up-to-date CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of the Apply4U team to discuss the role and next steps. Applications are reviewed as they are received.
Equal opportunities
Apply4U and our client are equal opportunity recruiters. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and suitability for the role.
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