Accounts Assistant

Brook Street Rebrand; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Healthcare provision

On-site parking

Job summary

Brook Street Recruitment is partnering with a wholesale business in Bradford to recruit an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.

You will gain exposure across sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, cash flow and wider finance operations as part of a supportive team in a growing business.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Excel

Finance systems

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

AAT Level 3 or above

Job description

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.