Account Assistant

Elevation Recruitment Group; Hessle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

5% quarterly bonus

Pension scheme 6% employer contrib., 3

Death-in-service cover 10x salary

Sick pay after one year

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a busy international manufacturing client. The role focuses on purchase ledger and accounts payable, handling high volumes of invoices and maintaining accurate supplier records.

The finance team is undergoing a major systems implementation, offering exposure to new technology and evolving processes. You will support month-end activities, ensure compliance with controls, and assist with ad hoc finance duties in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of finance systems.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Match, batch and code invoices against purchase orders and the correct nominal accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies, working with internal departments and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate supplier records on the finance system.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding differences.
• Handle supplier queries professionally and promptly.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals where required.
• Assist with the implementation of a new finance system and adapt to updated processes.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and financial controls.
• Provide wider support to the finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Invoices processing

Excel

Finance systems

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Busy finance environment

Job description

Working pattern: Office-based, Monday to Friday (Flexible working)

About the Company

Elevation are partnered with an international manufacturing business in their search for an Accounts Assistant. The company supplies specialist technology to a range of industries and works with customers across global markets.

About the Role

This is a hands-on transactional finance role with a primary focus on purchase ledger and accounts payable. It would suit someone with previous purchase ledger experience who is comfortable working in a busy environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.

The finance team is currently going through a major systems implementation, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to gain exposure to new finance technology and evolving processes.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Match, batch and code invoices against purchase orders and the correct nominal accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies, working with internal departments and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate supplier records on the finance system.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding differences.
• Handle supplier queries professionally and promptly.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals where required.
• Assist with the implementation of a new finance system and adapt to updated processes.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and financial controls.
• Provide wider support to the finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

Required Skills

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of finance systems.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working in a busy finance environment.
• Familiarity with purchase order systems and invoice matching.

Salary and Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility around start and finish times.
• Typical working patterns of 8am–4pm or 7:30am–3:30pm, with the potential for an earlier finish on Fridays.
• Company bonus of up to 5%, paid quarterly.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional five days.
• Birthday off.
• Pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution.
• Death-in-service cover of 10 times annual salary.
• Company sick pay after one year’s service, with income protection available subject to eligibility and scheme terms.