Accounts Assistant

Ashdown Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious company seeks an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team, offering flexible work arrangements. The ideal candidate will be positive and skilled in relationship management, with capabilities in data entry and accounting systems, enjoying a culture of support and collaboration within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company pension

23 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant or Credit Controller.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts team to ensure payments are collected.
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers.
• Deliver excellent customer service through relationship building.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Salary £30,000 Type: Permanent Location: Staffordshire Sector: Accountancy Ref: 24108 Contact Name: Denis O'Sullivan

A highly successful business is looking for a capable Accounts Assistant to join its expanding team, based in Stoke. Please note, the firm embraces flexible working so you will be able to work from home 2 days per week.

In order to be suitable for this role you must have proven experience working as an Accounts Assistant or Credit Controller within a busy finance department, coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The primary objective of this role is to support the Accounts team in ensuring that all payments are collected within the agreed terms. You will have the ability to build relationships with clients and will deliver great customer service. This role would suit a positive and friendly Accounts Assistant who enjoys building relationships and has a flexible approach to work.

In addition to your credit control responsibilities you will maintain the sales and purchase ledgers. The successful candidate will have the ability to multitask, work well under pressure, have good data entry skills with a high level of attention to detail, be proficient with database and spreadsheet packages (specifically Microsoft Excel & Word) and have knowledge of accounting systems.

This is a company that has an inclusive and truly supportive culture, where everybody collaborates on exciting projects. You will receive a competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum plus a company pension and 23 days holiday.