Accounts Assistant

Get Recruited; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 23,400 - 28,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Volunteering days

Birthday gift vouchers

Life assurance

Retailer discounts

Pension

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Newcastle-Under-Lyne. The role involves processing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating within a growing finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance-related role and strong organizational skills. Benefits include a salary of up to £26,000 and excellent training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator or Finance Administrator role.
• Confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage a busy workload.
• Strong attention to detail; accuracy is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Experience in finance roles

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Team player

Job description

Base pay range

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The Role

Accounts Assistant
Newcastle-Under-Lyne
Up to £26K + Fantastic Benefits + Training + Progression

A forward-thinking, nationally recognised professional services firm is looking for a 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 an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator or Finance Administrator role, or 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 essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word (pivot tables and lookups are a bonus).
• Team player who is 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Finance
• Industries: Professional Services

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