Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Bradford is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. The role offers mentorship from the Management Accountant and responsibilities such as managing the Purchase Ledger, assisting with Credit Control, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates will have an AAT qualification or similar experience and possess strong communication skills. A salary of up to £30k is available along with generous holiday benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus an additional day for your Birthday

Mentorship from the Management Accountant

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Report to the Finance Manager as an Accounts Assistant.
• Take responsibility for the Purchase Ledger.
• Assist with Credit Control and managing outstanding debt.
• Provide weekly reports on the ledger.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Handle customer and supplier queries.
• Complete bank reconciliations and finance administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

AAT Qualification or equivalent experience

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

For immediate consideration please contact Suzanne at Agility today.

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