Accounts Assistant

GetRecruited UK Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking professional services firm in Newcastle-Under-Lyne is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. This position offers a salary of up to £26,000 along with excellent benefits including private healthcare and retirement plans. Join a team-focused culture with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Volunteering days

Birthday gift vouchers

Life assurance

Retailer discounts

Share plan

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage a busy workload.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of financial transactions across multiple client accounts.
• Post payments, receipts, and transfers quickly and accurately.
• Set up cheques, BACS, and TT payments.
• Allocate incoming funds and reconcile transactions.
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Newcastle-Under-Lyne

Up to £26K + Fantastic Benefits + Training + Progression

A forward-thinking, nationally recognised professional services firm is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team.
You'll be part of a modern business that values collaboration, efficiency, and growth.The finance team plays a key role in managing client money accurately and in line with regulatory requirements, so attention to detail and a methodical mindset are essential.
If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator or have exposure to Transactional Accounts, and want to work for one of the most well respected and expanding employers in the area, this opportunity is not to be missed.

The Role:

• Processing a high volume of financial transactions across multiple client accounts.
• Posting payments, receipts, and transfers quickly and accurately.
• Setting up cheques, BACS, and TT payments.
• Allocating incoming funds and reconciling transactions.
• Using online banking platforms for electronic payments.
• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Liaising with fee earners to resolve queries promptly.

About You:

• Experience in a Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator or Finance Administrator role, or have had exposure to Transactional Accounts.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Highly organised and able to manage a busy workload.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy is everything in this role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word (pivot tables and lookups are a bonus).
• A team player who's proactive and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £26,000 depending on experience.
• Excellent induction and training from a supportive on-site team.
• A collaborative, “one team” culture with real opportunities to progress.
• Modern offices and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• Benefits include: private healthcare, volunteering days, birthday gift vouchers, life assurance, retailer discounts, share plan, pension, and more.

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