Finance Assistant

Eville & Jones is the leading supplier of official veterinary controls throughout Europe. We are committed to the safeguarding of public health and to maintaining the food supply chain through all our essential activities, while ensuring the protection of animal welfare.

With a £ 55m turnover E&J has recently been recognised in the Sunday Times as one of the UKs fastest growing companies.

Whilst our team of experts are out in the field ensuring animal welfare standards are met within the UK and that the meat is safe to enter the food chain, we have a team of heroes back at our Leeds head office that cover the central support functions. Our continued growth has resulted in the need to recruit an outstanding Apprentice Finance Assistant to join our busy finance team located in East Leeds - LS15. We are looking for an ambitious and diligent team member to help deliver excellence and assist in the production of accurate financial and management information. This role would suit an ambitious candidate who is looking to develop and further their career in Finance. 

Key responsibilities would include: 

•    Working closely with the payroll department in the provision of relevant information along with assisting in the administration of the timesheet system.
•    Processing payments in an accurate and timely fashion.
•    Assisting in the month-end processes including in the pension reconciliation.
•    Petty cash analysis and posting to the relevant nominal.
•    Credit card analysis and posting to the relevant nominal.
•    Other general ledger work to assist in the processing of timely and accurate information.
•    Ownership and management of the “MAS credit” process.
•    Ownership of the expenses process, including reviewing and approving claims in line with the company policy, sending queries to managers and production of monthly payment files.
•    Other general finance tasks to assist in the effective running of the department.

We are looking for someone who has/is:

•    Excellent communication skills.
•    Strong organisational skills; able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
•    Attention to detail with an excellent work ethic and high professional standards.
•    A team player with excellent interpersonal skills

What is in it for you?
•    23 Days Holiday (increasing each year to a maximum of 25 days) plus 8 bank holidays
•    Company Pension Scheme
•    Free Car Parking
•    Perkbox Scheme – a variety of discounts & benefits
•    Hybrid Working available – minimum of 3 days in the office at LS15 8ZB. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week
•    Opportunities for future career progression within a successful and growing business.