Accounts Assistant

Blue Arrow Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant in Sunderland on a temporary ongoing basis. This role involves vital support across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar industry, be detail-oriented, and excel at managing multiple priorities. The position offers a competitive rate of £14.06 per hour, working 40 hours a week with specific hours for Monday to Friday. This temporary role provides great operational support and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar industry required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end purchase order management.
• Input payroll data from timesheets into Excel.
• Handle payroll and HR queries.
• Process invoicing.
• Order consumables and workwear.
• Distribute quotes to engineers.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our client in Sunderland, on a temporary ongoing basis. This position will provide vital support to two departments within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, ensuring efficient operations and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar industry and demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Duties

• End-to-end purchase order (PO) management – raising and sending POs to suppliers
• Input payroll data from timesheets into Excel
• Handle payroll and HR queries (including maternity leave, SSP, and employee changes)
• Process invoicing
• Order consumables, workwear, and stationery
• Distribute quotes to engineers and track status
• Support invoicing by checking quote status and marking approvals
• Support with overtime payroll entries

Skills & Experience Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers, engineers, and internal teams

Rate

• £14.06ph

Hours

• Monday ‑ Thursday ‑ 8am‑4:30pm
• Friday ‑ 8am‑2:30pm
• 40hrs per week

Role

• Start date ‑ Mon 15 th Dec
• Temp ongoing

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