Accounts Assistant

Agility Resourcing Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known accountancy firm in West Yorkshire is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role offers one-on-one mentoring from the Finance Manager, along with a salary of up to 30k. Responsibilities include managing the Purchase Ledger, assisting with Credit Control, and providing financial reports. Candidates ideally should have an AAT qualification or at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position includes 25 days of holiday and staff discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus an additional day for Birthday

On site parking

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Ideally AAT Qualified or at least 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, positive attitude with the drive to learn.

Responsibilities

• Report to Finance Manager as Accounts Assistant.
• Manage Purchase Ledger and ensure correct invoicing.
• Assist with Credit Control and manage outstanding debt.
• Provide weekly reports on ledger for cashflow forecasting.
• Liaise with departments to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Handle customer and supplier queries professionally.
• Complete bank reconciliations and general finance tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Sage

MS Excel

Job description

A great opportunity has come up to join one of West Yorkshires most well known brands in their search for an Accounts Assistant. If you are an AAT studier looking to grow and develop in an innovative and progressive company then this could be the role for you.

As the Accounts Assistant you will report to the Management Accountant who will act as both mentor and support in your career journey.

Your duties will include

• Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be joining the team as an Accounts Assistant where you'll receive one on one mentoring to quickly develop your career within the accounts team
• Take full responsibility for the Purchase Ledger, ensuring invoices are entered correctly and coded correctly
• Assist with Credit Control, managing outstanding debt and improving cash collection
• Provide weekly reports on the ledger to support cashflow forecasting
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure correct billing
• Handle customer and supplier queries promptly and professionally
• Complete bank reconciliations and general finance administration tasks
• Use Sage and MS Excel daily for reporting and reconciliations

You Will Be

• Ideally AAT Qualified or at least 3 years experience in a similar role
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to liaise across departments
• A proactive, positive attitude with the drive to learn and progress

On Offer

• Salary up to 30k
• 25 days holiday plus additional day for Birthday
• On site parking
• Staff discounts

For immediate consideration please contact Suzanne at Agility today.