Job Description

Salary:

25,000 - 27,000, depending on experience

Closing Date:

30th September 2025


Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career with one of the North's leading security providers?



At Gough & Kelly, we're offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our busy finance team as an

Accounts Assistant

at our Leeds HQ.

The position:

Permanent, full-time 37.5 hours per week

Main duties:

As an Accounts Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring our finance operations run smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:


Monitoring the accounts inbox and handling queries Preparing and processing weekly BACS payments Producing supplier self-bills and invoices Posting daily bank transactions and managing cheques Carrying out bank reconciliations across multiple companies Processing purchase ledger invoices using Lightyear and Sage Reconciling supplier statements and ledgers Managing credit card transactions and petty cash records Handling calls and providing excellent customer service Supporting wider finance tasks to meet month-end deadlines

What we're looking for:

AAT Level 2 qualification (or qualified by experience) Previous experience in a finance team (minimum 2 years) Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Experience using Sage (desirable but not essential) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work under pressure Professionalism and commercial awareness A team player who enjoys building positive relationships

What you'll get in return:

We value hard work and commitment, and in return, we offer a competitive salary and a growing benefits package, including:


Salary up to 27k, depending on experience Monthly KPI bonus (after probation) Enhanced sick pay Generous holiday entitlement - 24 days (with service), plus 8 bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme Private Healthcare Scheme (with service) Employee Benefits Programme (with service) Ongoing training and development Workplace Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Company social events

Gough & Kelly are an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed not only to our legal obligations but also to the positive promotion of equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.