The Private Office

Accounts Assistant

The Private Office

Leeds, Yorkshire , GBPosted Jun 24, 2026

Job description

The Private Office is currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team based in Leeds. As part of a small, effective team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. We’re looking for a candidate who is proactive, friendly, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

Supplier invoice processing, including checking, coding, appropriate VAT treatment and electronic maintenance of records Expense claim processing.. Ensure authorisation for non-routine items Credit card reconciliation Checking of sales invoices Maintaining the accounts team inbox and Jira ticketing system Setting up supplier payments First port of call for colleague enquiries First point of contact for all supplier queries Reviewing supplier & expense systems, processes and making improvements where necessary Other ad hoc duties (dependent on experience) Benefits 💵 Company discretionary bonus scheme; ⏰ Full time hours (35 per week) Monday to Friday 9.

00am and 5.00pm – 1 hour for lunch; 🌞 24 holidays (increasing to 26), plus 2 additional days paid Christmas shut down period; 💼 Company Pension scheme; 🚑 Private Healthcare*; 🔐 Group Income Protection; 📑 Life Assurance; 👓 Eye Care Scheme; 🙌 Wellbeing programme; 🚴‍♀️ Bike to Work Scheme; 🎓 Full support with professional qualifications; *after qualifying period Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Strong excel skills – e.g. formulas, pivots, lookups,
  • Attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Previous accounts experience is desirable
  • Good communication skills
  • Good problem-solving abilities
  • Team player
  • Adaptable.
  • Good time management skills