Accounts Assistant

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately owned manufacturing business is looking for a detail-driven Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. You will support the preparation of monthly management accounts, maintain the fixed asset register, and assist with financial reconciliations. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you can develop your finance career with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining fixed asset registers and journal preparation.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable using financial systems, ideally Sage or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journals, including Nominal Ledger journals.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts.
• Perform account reconciliations and financial analysis using Excel.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Data analysis using Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Sage

Job description

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Are you a hands-on, detail-driven Accounts Assistant looking for an opportunity within a down-to-earth and supportive team?

We are working with a privately owned, PE-backed manufacturing business with a turnover of £1-10 million and a team of 95 employees. The company has a welcoming, no-nonsense culture and is looking for someone who's ready to get stuck in and make an immediate impact.

I am currently recruiting on their behalf for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused finance professional to support monthly management accounts preparation, maintain the fixed asset register, and assist with financial reconciliations and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journals, including Nominal Ledger journals

Assist in preparing monthly management accounts

Maintain and update the fixed asset register, processing additions and disposals

Perform account reconciliations and financial analysis using Excel

Support the production of monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cost centre reports

Assist with VAT returns and intercompany invoicing

Support year-end audit preparations and provide information as required by auditors

Process credit notes and perform sundry ledger analysis via financial systems such as Sage

Assist with foreign currency revaluations for bank, debtor, and creditor accounts

Ideal Candidate:

Strong double-entry bookkeeping skills and journal preparation experience

Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reconciliations

Experience maintaining fixed asset registers

Comfortable using financial systems, ideally Sage or similar software

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Good communication skills for liaising with internal teams and auditors

Additional Information:

Competitive salary and benefits package offered

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to develop your finance career with a growing company

If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements, please get in touch with me to discuss the next steps.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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