Accounts Assistant

Paul Card Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant in the North East of England. This role involves processing transactions, managing entries, and supporting finance administration in a friendly team. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of finance operations and tools like Sage 200. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and excellent holiday benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

28 days' holiday plus your birthday off

Company pension and employee discount

Uniform allowance

Employee recognition and wellbeing programmes

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in processing purchase ledger transactions.
• Ability to manage bank and cash book entries accurately.
• Experience in handling finance-related queries professionally.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger transactions.
• Manage bank and cash book entries.
• Complete reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Handle queries professionally by phone and email.
• Support day-to-day finance administration tasks.

Skills

Previous experience in a finance or accounts role

Good knowledge of Excel, Word and accounting software

Strong attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant looking for a secure, long-term role within a supportive, people-focused business? This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation, a recognised high street brand with a reputation built on trust, quality and customer care.

You'll be based at the company's Head Office in Preston Farm, Stockton-on-Tees, working closely with the Financial Controller as part of a small, friendly finance team that takes pride in doing things properly.

Recent staff surveys say a lot about what it's like to work here:

• 90% of employees say their department is a happy place to work
• 96% feel secure in their role
• 87% say they look forward to coming to work

If you value stability, enjoy working in a positive team environment and want to feel genuinely appreciated for what you do, this could be the ideal fit.

What you'll be doing

• Processing purchase ledger transactions
• Managing bank and cash book entries
• Completing reconciliations accurately and on time
• Handling queries professionally by phone and email
• Supporting day-to-day finance administration tasks

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role
• A good working knowledge of Excel, Word and accounting software (Sage 200 experience would be an advantage)
• A logical, methodical approach with strong attention to detail
• Someone who enjoys structured, routine work and being part of a steady team
• Clear, confident communication skills and a professional manner

What's on offer

• 28,000- 30,000 salary, paid monthly
• Annual bonus scheme
• 28 days' holiday (rising to 33 with service) plus your birthday off
• Company pension and employee discount
• Uniform allowance
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Employee recognition and wellbeing programmes
• Family-friendly policies and job security

If you're someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys consistency in their work and wants to be part of a company that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered.