Finance Assistant; part-time

£27,000 - £31,000 (FTE pro rata) depending on skills and experience

This is a part-time role (22.5 hours per week) based in Leeds, UK. We offer hybrid working and flexible hours to everyone in the team, but this is not a fully remote opportunity.

As part of our commitment to making Engage a great place to work, we’ve built a comprehensive benefits package that fuels our thriving culture and delivers an exceptional, well-rounded employee experience. Some of our most popular perks are:

• Company performance linked bonus scheme
• 5% company pension scheme
• Access to your own financial coach
• Free on-site gym
• Hybrid working
• An award-winning office
• Your birthday off
• Regular socials and summer conference and more…

The role is responsible for administrative support within the finance function. Primarily, processing purchase orders and transactions, as well as reconciling supplier statements and bank accounts. Involvement in the credit control process is also required, including regular communication with clients.

• Managing supplier accounts within Xero, making sure all correspondence details, including bank details, are checked and correct
• Accurate processing and posting of purchase invoices
• Ensuring VAT is correctly accounted for all transactions
• Managing client accounts within Xero, making sure all data is up to date
• Using our project management software (Productive) and CRM tool (Airtable) to make sure all sales invoices raised are correct and sent out on time
• Reconciling client accounts, sending out statements monthly and ad‑hoc on request
• Key contact for external sales‑related queries on email or phone as well as being the first point of contact internally for invoice‑related queries
• Handle credit control
• Ensuring VAT is correctly accounted for all transactions
• Supporting month‑end reporting for the wider finance team
• Assisting with month‑end and year‑end close activities
• Month end reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including:
• Bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and currencies
• Accruals / Prepayment
• General Control Accounts
• Managing shared inboxes
• Oversee & process company debit card transactions as well as any staff expense claims. Seeking relevant approval where necessary and processing onto Xero in a timely manner
• Any additional ad‑hoc administrative duties which will support the finance function
• To be an advocate for all company processes and continuous improvement within the finance department.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel & accounting software (Xero experience is desirable)
• AAT or equivalent qualifications are desirable. Consideration will also be given to part‑qualified candidates
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities
• Accuracy and an eye for detail
• The ability to multitask
• Confidence in dealing with suppliers, clients and colleagues

Established in 2007 we’ve earned a reputation for consistently delivering world‑class digital products and strategies. We call this Attention to digital™

We also have a strong sense of wanting to do the right thing – not just in digital, but our impact on the world too. That’s why we’re proud to be a Certified B Corporation™

We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for employees that is free from discrimination.

We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, religious beliefs, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability.