Accounts Assistant

Wolviston Management Services; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused company in North East England is seeking an experienced Accounts & Management Accountant Assistant. The role involves processing payroll, managing invoices, and assisting with financial reporting. Candidates should excel in communication and organization, with experience in SAGE Payroll. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for development within the finance function, focusing on both transactional finance and management accounting.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for development

Stable and structured processes

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role, including payroll processing.
• Confident engagement with clients and contractors.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using SAGE Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Process contractor timesheets and prepare payments.
• Issue monthly sales invoices.
• Manage overdue accounts through credit control.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations.
• Prepare holiday accruals and financial adjustments.
• Produce client summaries and financial reports.

Skills

Finance role experience

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

SAGE Payroll experience

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to broaden your responsibilities and develop your management accounting skills? We are seeking a highly organised and detail-driven individual to join our finance team as an Accounts & Management Accountant Assistant.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across a variety of finance tasks, has strong communication skills, and is confident managing relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders. You will play an important role in supporting the accuracy and efficiency of our finance function, from processing contractor payroll and raising invoices to assisting with month-end reporting and liaising with auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Process contractor timesheets and prepare payments in line with agreed terms.

• Prepare and issue monthly sales invoices.

• Carry out credit control activities and manage overdue accounts.

• Maintain payroll reconciliations and support payroll operations.

• Assist with month-end reconciliations, including balance sheet and calculation sheets.

• Prepare holiday accruals and other financial adjustments.

• Produce client summaries and financial reports as required.

• Submit statutory returns and support compliance with HMRC requirements.

• Liaise with clients, contractors, internal departments, auditors, and IT providers.

• Maintain organised filing systems and financial documentation.

• Support management accounts preparation and provide ad hoc support to the Finance Director and Financial Controller.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings professionalism, accuracy, and a proactive approach to their work. You will thrive in a role that requires managing multiple tasks, communicating effectively, and taking responsibility for maintaining high standards within the finance team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in a finance role, including payroll processing.

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage confidently with clients and contractors.

• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Experience using SAGE Payroll.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAGE 200.

• Understanding of management accounting processes.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Opportunities for development within the finance function.

• Exposure to both transactional finance and management accounting.

• Stability, structured processes, and strong organisational values.

If you are looking for your next opportunity in finance and want a role where you can develop your skills and contribute to a high-performing team, we would love to hear from you.