Accounts Assistant

Westray Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing client in Durham is hiring an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This office-based role offers a salary of circa £28,000 and excellent benefits, including flexible working hours and opportunities for career growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, particularly in data processing and credit control, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel.

Benefits

Excellent bonus & commission incentives

25 days' leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Healthcare package

Qualifications

• Experience in data processing and credit control.
• Motivated and enthusiastic with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Post daily transactions using the ERP system.
• Process payments and cheques from debtors.
• Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Experience in finance

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Excel

Attention to detail

Job description

Annual Salary and Benefits

• Circa £28,000 per annum, negotiable DOE
• Excellent bonus & commission incentives, including an annual profit bonus
• Full-time, permanent role
• Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours to be discussed at interview
• Office-based role with flexible hours around core times
• Early finish on Fridays
• 40-hour workweek, flexibly worked
• 25 days' leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance cover
• Healthcare package included
• Opportunity for career growth within a thriving business
• Location: Durham
• Supportive and positive working culture

The Business

Our manufacturing client is experiencing significant growth, backed by recent investment. They seek an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Durham, focusing on data processing and credit control.

Key Responsibilities

• Post daily transactions using the ERP system
• Update and monitor cash balances and headroom sheets daily
• Process payments and cheques from debtors timely
• Perform bank reconciliations, including petty cash
• Verify account balances and rectify discrepancies
• Compile weekly reports, ensuring accuracy against budgets
• Enter financial data into software programs
• Assist with monthly reports and external audits
• Support month-end reconciliations and account updates
• Raise sales credit notes and invoices
• Assist with cost analysis and record keeping
• Manage documentation for international purchases
• Chase debtors and review credit limits
• Support year-end and mid-year financial analysis
• Participate in cross-training within the department
• Send customer statements

The Person

• Experience in finance, especially data processing and credit control
• Strong communication and relationship skills
• Motivated, enthusiastic, with attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Ability to prioritize effectively

Application Process

Please apply directly, and your CV will be sent to Kyle Jevons at Westray Recruitment Group. For questions, contact Kyle at 01642 612 600.