Accounts Assistant

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd in Huddersfield is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established West Yorkshire manufacturing business on an ongoing temporary basis, with a view to potentially going permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with finance experience to develop their skills within a busy finance team.

The role involves processing invoices, assisting with reconciliations and month-end procedures, and providing general support to the accounts payable/receivable

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with experience using accounting software.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the accounting system.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and allocating incoming payments.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Supporting the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and the preparation of financial reports.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring finance systems are kept up to date.
• Providing general support to the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Finance administration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established West Yorkshire manufacturing business based in Huddersfield on an ongoing temporary basis, with a view to potentially going permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous finance experience gained from a similar role who is looking to develop their skills and gain further exposure within a busy finance team.

The successful candidate will be organised, detail-oriented and eager to contribute to the smooth running of the day-to-day finance function.

What you'll be doing?

• Processing purchase and sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the accounting system.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and allocating incoming payments.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Supporting the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and the preparation of financial reports.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring finance systems are kept up to date.
• Providing general support to the wider finance team as required.

What skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with experience using accounting software.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

What's on offer?

• A competitive salary of 27,000
• An Immediate start
• The opportunity to go permanent after the initial temporary contract
• The opportunity to join a supportive and established finance team.
• A varied role offering exposure to a range of accounting duties.