Accounts Assistant

ISOPARTNER UK; North Shields; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ISOPARTNER UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance team in processing transactions across the business. You will work closely with the Group Accountant, gaining exposure to purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and reporting.

This role offers a strong development path within a growing company and a focus on improving financial processes and controls. The successful candidate will demonstrate accuracy, strong organisational and numerical skills, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT.
• Experience in accounts assistant, finance assistant or similar role.
• Experience with purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions.
• Experience with Xero is desirable.
• Experience with Sage200 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices with accurate coding and posting.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and processing of payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Raise sales invoices and support credit control activities.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide schedules as requested.
• Support weekly and monthly reporting across UK entities.
• Respond to finance queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Contribute to the improvement of finance processes and controls.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

AAT qualification / studying towards AAT

Tools

Xero

Sage200

Job description

The Accounts Assistant plays a key supporting role within the Finance team, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions across the business. Working closely with the Group Accountant, the role provides exposure to all aspects of transactional finance, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and reporting support. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop their finance career within a growing business, gaining valuable experience while contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices ensuring accurate coding and posting within the finance system.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and processing of payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Raise sales invoices and support credit control activities where required.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with audit preparation by providing documentation and schedules as requested.
• Support weekly and monthly reporting requirements across UK entities.
• Respond to internal and external finance queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of finance processes and procedures.

About You

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Positive, proactive and willing-to-learn attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications & Experience

• AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or relevant accounting/finance qualification.
• Previous experience in an accounts assistant, finance assistant or similar role (desirable).
• Experience of processing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions.
• Experience with Xero (desirable).
• Experience with Sage200 (desirable).
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Desire to develop a long-term career within finance and accounting.

About ISOPARTNER UK

ISOPARTNER UK is part of the global IPCOM Group, a leading distributor and fabricator of high-performance insulation materials. With strong growth ambitions, ISOPARTNER UK is expanding its fabrication and distribution capabilities to deliver innovative, value-added solutions to customers across multiple industries.

At ISOPARTNER UK, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring every applicant is treated with fairness, respect and equality. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can best support you.

We’re committed to keeping applicants informed throughout the process. You’ll always hear from us regarding the outcome of your application if you have been shortlisted and attend an interview.

Closing Date for applications: 1st September 2026

Please note we are accepting direct applicants only, we do not accept any unsolicited CVs from third parties.