Accounts Assistant

Office Angles UK; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday day off

Employer pension contribution

Social events

Training opportunities

Job summary

Office Angels are recruiting an Accounts Assistant in Bradford to support the Finance team with a range of accounting tasks. The role involves posting payments, banking cheques, managing customer accounts and handling supplier queries within a close-knit team.

The successful candidate will have experience in similar roles, strong numerical ability and be proficient in Excel. AAT qualification progression or experience-based equivalent is welcome.

Qualifications

• Working towards AAT qualification or qualified by experience (both considered)
• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant/Finance Admin or similar finance role is essential
• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and related Office tools

Responsibilities

• Post customer payments and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and bank cheques
• Verify and open new customer accounts and manage updates/closures on the accounts platform
• Process credit card payments via Opayo
• Manage the accounts inbox and respond to queries from customers and suppliers
• Handle copy invoices, statements and payment confirmations
• Assist with purchase ledger duties including matching invoices to GRNs
• Process high volumes of stock invoices, credit notes and overhead invoices
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Support credit control activities including payment chasing
• Assist with cash book and cash flow administration
• Liaise with Purchasing and Customer Service teams
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance Team

Skills

Numerical skills

Reconciliation

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT qualification in progress

Qualified by experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant- Approx £28,000 - BD14 Clayton

Clayton, Bradford (BD14)

Salary: £28,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on qualifications/experience)

Full Time, Permanent | 37.5 Hours Per Week

Free Parking

About the Company

Office Angels are proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing healthcare business based in Clayton, Bradford. As a leading supplier of dental and chiropody equipment, our client has built an excellent reputation within their industry and continues to experience steady growth.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to support the Finance team with a wide range of accounting and administrative duties. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has excellent attention to detail, and is looking to develop their accounting career within a growing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, close-knit, and friendly team where employees are genuinely valued.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional day off on your birthday
• 3% Employer Pension Contribution
• Regular company socials
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Posting customer payments and maintaining accurate financial records
• Preparing and banking cheques
• Verifying and opening new customer accounts, as well as account updates and closures on our accounts platform.
• Taking and processing credit card payments via Opayo platform
• Managing the accounts inbox and responding to customer and supplier queries
• Handling copy invoice requests, statements and payment confirmations
• Assisting with purchase ledger duties, including matching invoices to goods received notes (GRNs)
• Processing high volumes of stock invoices, credit notes, and overhead invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting credit control activities, including payment chasing when required
• Assisting with cash book and cash flow administration
• Liaising with internal departments including Purchasing and Customer Service
• Providing general administrative support to the Finance Team

About You

• Working towards AAT Qualification or Qualified by Experience (both will be considered)
• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role is essential.
• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

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