Accounts Assistant

Zenith Training; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Sunderland is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will handle the processing of invoices, assist in journal entries, and engage in accounting analysis. Key responsibilities include preparing month-end accounts and supporting annual audits. Candidates should have excellent communication and analytical skills, with a strong interest in finance. An AAT qualification and SAP knowledge are desirable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver information concisely.
• Proactive approach to change with effective workload management.
• Accuracy in reports and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and journal entries for accounting.
• Complete and analyze the daily sales report.
• Assist in preparation of annual audit pack.
• Ensure excellent housekeeping standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to analyse and interpret data

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach to change

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a manufacturing for their site in Sunderland.

Reporting into the Management Accountant, working within a small finance team, you will be responsible for the processing of invoices as well as journal entries and accounting analysis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing of invoices as well as journal entries and accounting analysis
• Completion and analysis of the daily sales report
• Assist in the completion of the month end accounting pack
• Assist in the preparation of the annual audit pack
• Input of journal entries and reconciliations
• Assist in all budget and business plan submissions
• Assist in the creation of new parts to verify BOMs and costs.
• Complete the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Ensure a safe working environment and excellent housekeeping standards
• Other duties commensurate to the role

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver information in a concise manner.
• Ability to challenge, train and educate work colleagues in a constructive manner regarding all financial matters.
• A proactive approach to change with an ability to manage own workload and deadlines.
• Ability to work meet strict deadlines and exceed under pressure
• Accuracy in all areas and reports
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Excellent inter‑personal skills and relationship building with non-financial departments
• A keen interest in self‑development Desirable

Desirable

• A sound understanding and working knowledge of SAP
• AAT qualification
• A high level of experience and knowledge of basic accounting
• Experience of a similar role within manufacturing