Accounts Assistant

Adecco; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent. Join a dynamic finance team where you will manage sales ledgers, perform credit control, and assist with audits. The ideal candidate should be AAT qualified with prior experience, proficiency in Excel, and excellent attention to detail. This full-time role offers career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in accounts or finance role.
• Strong knowledge of credit control and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger and invoicing.
• Perform credit control and maintain customer accounts.
• Assist with month-end processes and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Credit control knowledge

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)

Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 (dependent on experience)

Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their established finance team based in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a full-time, permanent role offering the chance to be a key part of the finance function, supporting day-to-day operations and senior leadership. The company values its people and offers potential for long-term career development.

Responsibilities

• Managing the sales ledger, including invoicing and payment allocation
• Performing effective credit control and maintaining accurate customer accounts
• Assisting with month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the preparation and coordination of year-end audits
• Providing financial and administrative support to the Company Director
• General finance duties as required to support the wider team

Requirements

• AAT qualified
• Previous experience in a similar accounts or finance role
• Strong understanding of credit control, reconciliations, and month-end routines
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a growing business and develop your finance career in a professional, friendly environment.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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