Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Long-term progression

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team in North Sheffield. The successful applicant will manage day-to-day transactional tasks and support month-end processes with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

The role involves reconciliations, supplier invoices, PO management, VAT, and collaboration with the wider finance team. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts office or finance environment.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to use SUMIFS and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes and invoice matching.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliations of company bank accounts.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes; match to PO and goods received; maintain purchase ledger.
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements and resolve queries with suppliers.
• Review PO workflows and set up new supplier accounts; verify bank details.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Purchase ledger knowledge

Reconciliation skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a fast-paced South Yorkshire retail business who are now looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in North Sheffield. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting the detail right and is confident managing a varied transactional finance workload.

You'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, taking ownership of transactional finance, while also having the chance to be involved in month-end processes and financial reporting.

What will you be doing?

You'll be providing day-to-day support across a broad range of accounts assistant duties, including:

• Performing daily reconciliations of company bank accounts
• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received, and maintaining an accurate purchase ledger.
• Obtaining and reconciling monthly supplier statements, investigating disputed invoices and liaising with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Reviewing and monitoring purchase orders and setting up new supplier accounts, ensuring bank details are verified in line with company procedures.
• Reviewing credit card expenditure and ensuring expenses are correctly coded and supported by the appropriate documentation.
• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with financial analysis, reporting and the preparation of management accounts as your experience develops.
• Gaining exposure to audit and VAT-related processes while continuing to develop your technical accounting knowledge.

What skills are we looking for?

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the confident use of SUMIFS and XLOOKUP and/or VLOOKUP.
• A good understanding of purchase ledger processes, supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Strong communication skills

What's on offer?

• A competitive Salary of c 30000
• Excellent long-term progression opportunities
• Pension Contribution