Accounts Assistant

BMC Recruitment Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + Christmas Eve

Pension and health benefits

Life insurance

Employee support programme

Ongoing training and development

Support towards AAT Level 4

Career progression opportunities

Regular team socials and discountedوا

Job summary

A Sunderland-based professional services business is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team and support day-to-day accounting activities.

You will gain structured training, pursue professional qualifications and have genuine progression opportunities as you develop in finance.

Working hours are full-time, 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, with 27 days’ annual leave, pension and health benefits, life insurance, and ongoing training including AAT support.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for someone who is organised, numerate and has excellent attention to detail.
• You’ll ideally have experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Good Microsoft Excel and general accounting software skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, payments and expenses.
• Managing customer receipts and assisting with credit control.
• Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining records.
• Supporting billing queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with VAT coding and financial reporting.
• Maintaining financial records and supporting compliance procedures.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

Job description

I’m currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a well-established professional services business based in Sunderland.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in finance, with structured training, professional qualifications and genuine progression opportunities.

The Role

Working closely with the finance team, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the accounts function, including:

• Processing supplier invoices, payments and expenses.
• Managing customer receipts and assisting with credit control.
• Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting billing queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with VAT coding and financial reporting.
• Maintaining financial records and supporting compliance procedures.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, numerate and has excellent attention to detail.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in an accounts or finance administration role (desirable).
• Good Microsoft Excel and general accounting software skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines and work independently or as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in finance.

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT would be beneficial, but practical experience and a willingness to learn are equally welcomed.

What's On Offer?

• Salary dependent on experience.
• Full-time hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
• 27 days annual leave plus Christmas Eve.
• Pension and health benefits.
• Life insurance (subject to eligibility).
• Employee support programme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Support towards AAT Level 4 and further qualifications.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Regular team socials and discounted services.

Location:

Sunderland – office-based.