Accounts Assistant

BMC Recruitment Group; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and health benefits

Life insurance

Employee support programme

Ongoing training and development

AAT level 4 and qualifications support

Job summary

BMC Recruitment Group is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a well-established professional services business in Sunderland. This role offers structured training, professional qualifications, and genuine progression opportunities within a supportive finance team.

You will process supplier invoices, manage receipts, assist with credit control, and support VAT coding and financial reporting. Full-time, Monday–Friday, usual hours, with benefits and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance administration role (desirable).
• Good Microsoft Excel and general accounting software skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently or as part of a team.
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT would be beneficial, but practical experience and a willingness to learn are equally welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, payments and expenses.
• Managing customer receipts and assisting with credit control.
• Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting billing queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with VAT coding and financial reporting.
• Maintaining financial records and supporting compliance procedures.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Numerical

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification in progress

Job description

I'm currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a well-established professional services business based in Sunderland.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in finance, with structured training, professional qualifications and genuine progression opportunities.

The Role

Working closely with the finance team, you'll support the day-to-day running of the accounts function, including:

• Processing supplier invoices, payments and expenses.
• Managing customer receipts and assisting with credit control.
• Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting billing queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with VAT coding and financial reporting.
• Maintaining financial records and supporting compliance procedures.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, numerate and has excellent attention to detail.
You'll ideally have:

• Experience in an accounts or finance administration role (desirable).
• Good Microsoft Excel and general accounting software skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines and work independently or as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in finance.

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT would be beneficial, but practical experience and a willingness to learn are equally welcomed.

What's On Offer?

• Salary dependent on experience.
• Full-time hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
• 27 days annual leave plus Christmas Eve.
• Pension and health benefits.
• Life insurance (subject to eligibility).
• Employee support programme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Support towards AAT Level 4 and further qualifications.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Regular team socials and discounted services.

Location:

Sunderland - office-based.
If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career and want to join a supportive team that invests in your development, I'd love to hear from you.
Please get in touch to discuss the opportunity in confidence.