Accounts Assistant

MTrec; East Boldon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful finance-based company in East Boldon is seeking an Accounts Assistant to handle purchase invoices, maintain ledger records, and support payroll duties. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a finance role, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with Sage 50 and Excel. This role offers a chance to be part of a great team culture with various rewards and benefits.

Benefits

Immediate start date

Varied and interesting job role

Great resources

Great team culture

Support provided as needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Familiarity with Sage 50 and proficiency in Excel.
• Experience in payroll or willingness to support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match, code, and input invoices in line with internal procedures.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records using Sage 50.
• Liaise with suppliers to address payment and invoice queries.
• Assist with payroll duties, particularly in times of absence.
• Support with month-end close, including accruals and ad hoc duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Rewards and Benefits

• Immediate start date.




• Varied and interesting job role.




• Great resources.




• Great team culture.




• Any support required is provided.

The Company

Our client is an established and successful company based in Boldon Colliery. They are currently looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team. If you are interested and meet the person specification of the job role, please apply below.

The Job You’ll be Doing

• Process and manage purchase invoices accurately and efficiently




• Match, code, and input invoices in line with internal procedures




• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies




• Prepare and process supplier payment runs




• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records using Sage 50




• Liaise with suppliers to address payment and invoice queries




• Assist with payroll duties, particularly in times of absence




• Support with month-end close, including accruals and ad hoc duties

About You

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger or similar finance role




• Familiarity with Sage 50 and Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel




• Some experience in payroll or willingness to support as needed




• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach




• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively