Accounts Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy has partnered with a well‑established manufacturing business in Alfreton to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a full‑time, permanent basis. You will join a small, supportive finance team and own the weekly/monthly payroll while supporting a range of transactional and month‑end accounting duties.

The role requires payroll experience, strong Excel and Sage knowledge, and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and/or accounts-based roles.
• Familiarity with Sage accounting software.
• Strong purchase ledger and general accounting knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for 45 employees.
• Manage HMRC submissions, P11Ds and pension administration.
• Oversee purchase ledger, invoice processing, GRN matching and supplier payments.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and process payments via HSBC.
• Manage employee expenses and private mileage claims.
• Complete bank and sundry debtor reconciliations.
• Prepare and post month-end journals.
• Support monthly management accounts preparation.
• Provide wider finance support to Head of Finance and team.

Skills

Payroll processing

Purchase ledger

Month-end accounting

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent working

Confidentiality

Time management

Tools

Sage

Job description

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a well‑established manufacturing business based in Alfreton who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a full time and permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role within a small, supportive finance team. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the weekly and monthly payroll whilst supporting across a range of transactional and month-end accounting duties.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for 45 employees using Sage Payroll.
• Manage HMRC submissions, P11Ds and pension administration.
• Oversee the purchase ledger, including invoice processing, GRN matching and supplier payments.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and process payments via HSBC.
• Manage employee expenses and private mileage claims.
• Complete bank and sundry debtor reconciliations.
• Prepare and post month-end journals.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Provide wider finance support to the Head of Finance and wider team.

About You

The successful candidate will be an organised and detail-focused finance professional who is comfortable working within a small team and taking ownership of their workload.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a payroll and/or accounts-based role.
• Experience using Sage packages is desirable
• Good knowledge of purchase ledger and general accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
• A high level of integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential financial information.
• Good Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills, ideally including Sage.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a varied position within an established manufacturing business, offering exposure across payroll, transactional finance and month-end accounting.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.