Accounts Assistant

Yorkshire Talent Partners; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Scunthorpe is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Manager. The role involves processing ledgers, managing bank reconciliations, and assisting with employee expense claims. Candidates should have finance experience, strong MS Excel skills, and be detail-oriented. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £31,000 and supportive study opportunities with AAT.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £31,000

Matched pension contribution up to 5%

Study support for AAT

Profitability bonus

Friendly small team environment

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts roles including ledger processing and reconciliations.
• Strong MS Excel skills required.
• Attention to detail with high accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Process the purchase ledger.
• Manage sales ledger and credit control.
• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple currencies.

Skills

Finance experience

MS Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Proactive

Tools

MS Dynamics

MS Business Central

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant, Scunthorpe

Yorkshire Talent Partners have partnered with a leading manufacturing business based in Scunthorpe. Due to internal movements, they are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a small team, and support the Finance Manager with daily accounting duties.

This position would be great for an experienced accounts Accounts Assistant to showcase their accounting skills, or for someone wishing to continue their studies with the AAT. This position is to start ASAP.

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £31,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, 1/2 hour lunch
• Holidays up to 25 (they increase over time)
• Matched pension contribution, up to 5%
• Study support for the AAT if required
• Profitability bonus
• Environment: friendly small team, and free onsite parking
• International exposure: Multi-currency reconciliations
• Development: Direct mentorship from an experienced Finance Manager and opportunities to broaden your finance skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this Accounts Assistant role, you’ll be a key part of the finance function, supporting smooth day-to-day operations and working closely with the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities will include:

• Processing the purchase ledger
• Sales ledger and credit control - allocating of payments
• Bank reconciliations across multiple currencies and 5 bank accounts
• Stock control adjustments
• Purchase ordering
• Expenses - assist with employee expense claims and company credit card processing
• Process starters and leavers and set up on pensions
• Produce delivery notes including calculating weights
• Any other associated accountancy support as and when required

Skills and Experience

We’re looking for someone who can bring the following to this Accounts Assistant position:

• Previous/current experience in a finance or accounts role (sales ledger, purchase ledger, reconciliations, or similar).
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Experience with MS Dynamics or MS Business Central would be advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with colleagues across the business and with external suppliers/customers.
• Proactive and flexible, with a willingness to learn and support in different areas of finance.

Apply Now

If you are looking for an Accounts Assistant position that offers variety and the chance to work closely with a Finance Manager in a successful international business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career as an Accounts Assistant.

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