Accounts Assistant

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage invoices and support financial reporting within a thriving environment focused on healthcare advancements. The ideal candidate should have experience in a finance role, be detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft tools. This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to pharmaceutical supply and clinical trials while developing a career in finance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts or a similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Comfortable working independently; self-motivated and proactive.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with confidence in handling spreadsheets and reports.
• Experience with Sage (or similar platforms) and supporting auditors.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts tied to life-saving pharmaceutical products.
• Assist with financial reporting and help streamline workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Time management

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Burton
Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 (DOE)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00

The Opportunity

Join a thriving company at the forefront of clinical trial supply and pharmaceutical sourcing, supporting ground‑breaking research and global life‑changing therapies. This isn't just an Accounts Assistant role, it's your chance to kickstart a career in finance while contributing to real‑world healthcare advancements.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoices, payments, and reconciliations to support seamless financial operations.
• Oversee accounts tied to life‑saving pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance and precision.
• Assist with financial reporting and help streamline workflows for maximum efficiency.
• (No payroll responsibilities - this role is purely focused on core accounting tasks.)

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Accounts or a similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills to manage high volumes of data accurately.
• Comfortable working independently; self‑motivated and proactive.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with confidence in handling spreadsheets and reports.
• Experience with Sage (or similar platforms) and supporting auditors.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise- Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment- Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search -Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance -Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.