Accounts Assistant

KCR; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

KCR Solutions is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a well-established professional services organisation. This role offers a structured environment with opportunities for training and progression.

The ideal candidate is aiming for AAT qualification, has strong Excel skills, and an eye for detail to ensure accurate financial records and timely processing of invoices and payments.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or actively working towards it.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in work.
• Proficient with Excel and numeric data.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, payments, and credit notes.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting data.
• Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Supporting credit control and debtor management processes.
• Processing staff expenses and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Assisting with VAT coding and financial reporting requirements.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team.
• Identifying and supporting process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

AAT progression awareness

Education

AAT qualification / working towards it

Tools

Excel

Job description

KCR Solutions is delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a well-established and growing professional services organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and structured environment, with opportunities for further training and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, payments, and credit notes.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting data.
• Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Supporting credit control and debtor management processes.
• Processing staff expenses and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Assisting with VAT coding and financial reporting requirements.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team.
• Identifying and supporting process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Theideal candidate will be AAT qualified or working towards it, they will a good working knowledge of Excel with strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.