Accounts Assistant

Inspire Resourcing Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Rotherham seeks an Accounts Assistant. You will handle various accounting tasks, including purchase and sales ledger processing, credit control, and banking activities. Ideal candidates have prior experience in finance roles and strong skills in organization and attention to detail. The position offers opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Finance/Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage own time, work to tight deadlines and handle repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process, code, and post purchase invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up on overdue payments.
• Record and reconcile all bank transactions daily.
• Reconcile company credit card statements and process staff expenses claims.
• Assist with VAT returns preparation and queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Familiarity with accounting software

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Inspire Resourcing are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of our client in Rotherham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to join a well-established business with career development opportunities.

Duties

Purchase Ledger:

• Process, code and post purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and on time
• Match invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes
• Liaise with purchasing and other departments to resolve GRNI issues
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies

Sales Ledger:

• Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes. Reconcile customer statements and resolve discrepancies

Credit Control:

• Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up on overdue payments
• Issue statements and reminders to customers
• Escalate overdue accounts in line with company

Policy Banking:

• Record and reconcile all bank transactions daily
• Maintain the cash book in accurate and orderly manner
• Prepare payment runs

Credit Card & Expenses:

• Reconcile company credit card statements and ensure supporting documentation is received. Process staff expenses claim in line with company policy

VAT Compliance:

• Accurately code transactions for VAT purpose. Assist with VAT returns preparation and queries

Data Management & Admin:

• Set up new customers and suppliers in the accounting system. Verify bank details, VAT numbers and other required information
• Ensure all relevant paperwork and compliance documents are received
• Maintain up-to-date supplier and customer records and maintain orderly accounting files and documentation
• Monitor shared accounts email and ensure timely actioning or escalation of incoming correspondence

General Support:

• Carry out ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required to support the wider finance team and business needs
• Comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and legal obligations, including those relevant to CNC machining and high-reliability manufacturing.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment, reporting any hazards, incidents, near-misses, or unsafe behaviours promptly and accurately.
• Use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately, ensuring correct use in line with task and risk requirements.
• Participate in mandatory EHS training, emergency response drills, and company health and wellbeing initiatives. Support a culture of continuous improvement in safety and sustainability, including contributing ideas for reducing risk, waste, and environmental impact. Demonstrate environmental awareness by following procedures for responsible use of materials, recycling, and energy conservation
• Support a culture of continuous improvement in safety and sustainability, including contributing ideas for reducing risk, waste, and environmental impact.
• Demonstrate environmental awareness by following procedures for responsible use of materials, recycling, and energy conservation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar Finance/Accounts Assistant role
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Always maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to manage own time, work to tight deadlines and handle repetitive tasks reliably
• Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

(Excellent Benefits Package)