Accounts Assistant

Howard James Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is excited to offer an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The successful candidate will join a growing finance team and be responsible for managing financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Candidates should have at least 5 years in accounts, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with Sage. Competitive salary and appealing benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual pay review

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Annual Christmas bonus

Health & wellbeing programme

Flexibility with working hours

Casual dress code

Free on-site parking and discounted or free food

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar accounts role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating financial records and databases.
• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Responding to internal and external enquiries relating to accounts.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Time management

Tools

Sage accounting software

Xero or other financial systems

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Howard James Recruitment is excited to be working with a growing company in the fire and security sector, seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining smooth financial operations while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining and updating financial records and databases
• Processing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions
• Responding to internal and external enquiries relating to accounts
• Supporting the finance team during busy periods or holidays
• Performing general administrative duties and filing
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and accurate financial reporting

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar accounts role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Experience with Sage accounting software
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work independently or as part of a team
• Desirable: Experience with Xero or other financial systems

Why Join Them?

• Competitive salary with annual pay review
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Annual Christmas bonus
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Flexibility with working hours
• Casual dress code
• Free on-site parking and discounted or free food

This is an ideal role for a meticulous accounts professional looking for a stable, rewarding position within a growing company.

For more information or indeed to apply please send your CV to us via the "Apply Now" button and one of the team will call you back to discuss your application in greater detail.