Accounts Assistant

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is assisting a Bradford client in recruiting an Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance function. The role covers sales and purchase ledgers, banking, VAT and month-end activities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' accounts experience, strong Excel skills (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and familiarity with Sage. AAT Level 2 or higher is preferred. This is a permanent on-site position with a 37.5-hour week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience within an accounts or finance environment.
• Experience across sales ledger and purchase ledger functions.
• Knowledge of VAT returns, UK and EU VAT.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables.
• AAT Level 2 or equivalent qualification, or higher.
• Experience using Sage would be advantageous, although training will be provided.
• Able to work independently while also contributing as part of a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Process and post sales ledger transactions accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and monitor outstanding balances.
• Review aged debtor reports and follow up overdue accounts.
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments and remittances.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve customer account queries.
• Check, process and upload purchase invoices onto Sage.
• Maintain accurate supplier account records.
• Monitor aged creditor balances and follow up outstanding supplier items.
• Reconcile supplier payments and remittances.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and supplier account discrepancies.
• Post daily banking transactions onto Sage, including multi-currency transactions.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Identify and investigate any differences or discrepancies.
• Ensure finance documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Assist with the preparation of financial information for audits.
• Support VAT returns and general finance duties.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve controls and procedures.
• Provide support to the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Accounts experience

Excel (advanced)

VAT

AAT Level 2

Sage

XLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Education

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Bradford

Salary: £28,000 - £29,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times between 6:00am and 6:00pm

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: On-site

About the Role

Our client is a well-established and growing business with an expanding finance function. They are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to provide hands‑on support across a busy, high-volume finance environment.

This is a varied role covering sales ledger, purchase ledger, banking, reconciliations, VAT and month‑end activities. You will be responsible for ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently, while supporting the wider finance team with day‑to‑day accounting requirements.

The role would suit someone with a minimum of three years' accounts experience who is confident working with Excel, enjoys working with figures and is comfortable managing their own workload in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger

• Process and post sales ledger transactions accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and monitor outstanding balances.
• Review aged debtor reports and proactively follow up overdue accounts.
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments and remittances.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve customer account queries.

Purchase Ledger

• Check, process and upload purchase invoices onto Sage.
• Maintain accurate supplier account records.
• Monitor aged creditor balances and follow up outstanding supplier items.
• Reconcile supplier payments and remittances.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and supplier account discrepancies.

Banking & Reconciliations

• Post daily banking transactions onto Sage, including multi‑currency transactions.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Identify and investigate any differences or discrepancies.
• Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and up to date.

Month End, Year End & Audit

• Support the Accounts Manager with month‑end and year‑end accounting processes.
• Assist with the preparation of financial information and supporting documentation.
• Provide relevant information and records for internal and external audits.
• Ensure finance documentation is accurate, organised and readily available.

VAT & General Finance Duties

• Assist with the preparation of UK quarterly VAT returns across multiple companies.
• Support the preparation of EU VAT returns on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Liaise with overseas accounting partners where required.
• Assist with general finance administration and ad‑hoc accounting projects.
• Work alongside other departments to improve financial controls, processes and procedures.
• Provide support to the wider finance team as required.

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience within an accounts or finance environment.
• Previous experience working across sales ledger and purchase ledger functions.
• Experience with credit control, payment allocation and account reconciliations.
• Practical experience completing bank reconciliations and processing financial transactions.
• Experience supporting month‑end and year‑end processes.
• Knowledge of VAT returns, ideally including UK and EU VAT.
• AAT Level 2 or equivalent qualification, or higher.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and spreadsheet analysis.
• Previous experience using Sage would be advantageous, although training will be provided.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
• Able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a finance team.
• A proactive and practical approach to problem‑solving.
• Comfortable working within a busy, high‑volume and fast‑paced environment.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.