Accounts Assistant

Brook Street; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Healthcare provision

On-site parking

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Brook Street Recruitment is partnering with a Bradford wholesale business to recruit an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role offers exposure across sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, cash flow and wider finance operations in a friendly, growing environment.

This full-time, office-based position is 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am to 5:30pm, in BD14 Bradford. Salary £29,000 with 25 days' annual leave, pension, healthcare, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• AAT Qualification (Level 3 or above) is required.
• Experience in Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant roles preferred.
• Strong understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and finance systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Post and reconcile customer payments.
• Manage customer account queries and records.
• Process refunds, credit notes and payment releases.
• Support credit control and chase overdue payments.
• Handle accounts inbox and respond to supplier/customer queries.
• Process purchase ledger invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Match invoices against GRNs and resolve discrepancies.
• Process overhead invoices and obtain approvals.
• Assist with cashbook postings, cash flow updates and month-end tasks.
• Provide support across the wider finance team when required.

Skills

AAT Qualified

Accounts Assistant

Excel

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

AAT Level 3 or above

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Are you AAT qualified and looking for more than just another account's role?

Brook Street Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a wholesale business in Bradford, who are looking to recruit an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and well-established finance team in Bradford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a successful and growing business where you'll gain exposure across sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, cash flow and wider finance operations, making this the perfect move for someone looking to develop a long‑term career in finance.

What's on Offer

• Full-Time Permanent position
• Monday to Friday; fully office based
• Hours: 9:00am to 5:30pm based on 37.5 hours per week
• Location: BD14 Bradford
• Salary on offer: £29,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare provision
• Stable and growing business environment
• Varied role with exposure to multiple areas of finance
• Friendly and supportive team
• On-site parking

Key Responsibilities

• Posting and reconciling customer payments
• Managing customer account queries and maintaining accurate records
• Processing refunds, credit notes, and payment releases
• Supporting credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Managing the accounts inbox and responding to supplier and customer enquiries
• Processing purchase ledger invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Matching invoices against GRNs and resolving discrepancies
• Processing overhead invoices and obtaining approvals
• Assisting with cashbook postings, cash flow updates, and month-end tasks
• Providing support across the wider finance team when required

What We're Looking For

• AAT Qualified (Level 3 or above)
• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant position
• Strong understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• A proactive and team-focused approach

This isn't a role where you'll be pigeonholed into one area of finance. You'll gain exposure across multiple accounting functions, work alongside experienced professionals and become a valued part of a business that genuinely invests in its people.

If you're looking for a role where your skills will be recognised and your career can grow, we'd love to hear from you.