Accounts Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

3% Employer Pension Contribution

Regular socials

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Office Angels are partnering with a well-established healthcare business in Clayton, Bradford. They are seeking an experienced 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, with excellent attention to detail and a desire to progress in accounting. This permanent, full-time position offers a friendly close-knit team, opportunities for training and development,

Qualifications

• Working towards AAT qualification or Qualified by Experience (both will be considered).
• Excellent numerical and reconciliation skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

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 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Numerical skills

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification or experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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