Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 4LE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4759511_1767887355 |
Summary
Temporary: Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper
Location: Harehills, Leeds
Hours: 25 per week (flexible working pattern)
Start: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing sickness cover (end date unknown)
We're working with a well‑established business in Harehills, Leeds, who are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to provide temporary support during a period of staff sickness. This role is ideal for someone confident across transactional finance and able to step in quickly.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing purchase ledger tasks, including invoice processing and supplier queries
- Handling sales ledger duties and maintaining accurate customer accounts
- Carrying out credit control, chasing outstanding payments and resolving issues
- Working with a bespoke accounts package (training provided)
- Supporting the finance team with general bookkeeping and admin
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in accounts or bookkeeping
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage workload
- Someone available to start immediately
What's on Offer
- 25 hours per week, with full flexibility on how these hours are worked
- Immediate start
- Supportive team environment
- Competitive hourly rate
If you're an experienced accounts professional based near Harehills, Leeds, and available to start straight away, we'd love to hear from you.
What you need to do now
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