Accounts Assistant

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Career progression

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Friendly team

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd is assisting a well-established professional services organisation in Sunderland to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their growing finance team. You will support day-to-day financial processes and help maintain accurate records while progressing your career in a supportive environment.

The role offers ongoing training, clear progression opportunities, and a friendly, collaborative team. Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software.
• Organised with good time management.
• Eager to build a long-term career in finance.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Support credit control activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Process expenses and cash transactions.
• Assist with billing queries and administrative tasks.
• Use Xero and other accounting software.
• Support finance compliance procedures.
• Provide administration support to the finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Time management

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

Accounts experience or bookkeeping experience

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Looking for more than just another accounts role?

Gillespie Recruitment is proud to be working with a well-established professional services organisation that is looking to add an Accounts Assistant to its growing finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts or finance experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive, professional environment. You'll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering ongoing training, progression opportunities, and long-term career development.

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance department, ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and transactions are processed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Supporting credit control activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Processing expenses and cash transactions
• Assisting with billing queries and financial administration
• Using accounting software, including Xero
• Supporting finance compliance procedures
• Providing administrative support to the wider finance team

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who:

• Have previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeping or similar finance role
• Possess strong attention to detail and excellent numerical accuracy
• Are confident using Excel and accounting systems
• Have good organisational and time management skills
• Can effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Are motivated to build a long-term career within finance

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance benefits
• Employee wellbeing support
• Friendly and supportive team environment

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for a finance professional looking to take the next step in their career with a company that values development, teamwork and progression.