Accounts Assistant

KPJ Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving business in Glossop is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support sales and purchase ledger functions. This role involves processing payments, managing ledgers, and contributing to the company's financial health. The position offers flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and various employee perks.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Your birthday off

Company events

Tech scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales ledger, purchase ledger, or broader accounts role.
• Experience in a supply chain, wholesale, or manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing and reconciling customer and supplier payments.
• Managing purchase and sales ledger entries and records.
• Preparing and executing payment runs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage a busy workload

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage

Job description

We re hiring for an Accounts Assistant to join a thriving and ambitious business in Glossop, supporting both the sales and purchase ledger functions.

Your work will directly contribute to the company s cash flow, supplier relationships, and overall financial health.

What s on offer?

• GBP12.86 per hour
• Monday Friday 9:30am 5:30pm
• Flexible working hours available
• Hybrid working (2 days office-based)
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Company events
• Tech scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

What will you be doing as an Accounts Assistant?

• Processing and reconciling customer and supplier payments
• Managing purchase and sales ledger entries and records
• Matching purchase orders with invoices and delivery notes
• Handling credit notes, debit notes, and customer refunds
• Preparing and executing payment runs
• Liaising with customers and suppliers regarding queries and account updates
• Supporting the preparation of monthly accounts and financial reporting
• Managing regular bank and stock reconciliations
• Assisting the wider finance team with administrative duties and audit preparation

What do you need?

• Previous experience in either a sales ledger, purchase ledger or broader accounts role
• Experience working in a supply chain, wholesale, or manufacturing environment (desirable)
• Familiarity with Sage (desirable)
• AAT qualification (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage a busy workload

Apply today or speak with Katie at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am 5:00pm Monday Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.