Accounts Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Wakefield is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Management Accountant. The role involves processing both Sales and Purchase Ledger functions, bookkeeping, and assisting with credit control. Strong Excel skills and experience in a finance function are essential. AAT studiers or those qualified by experience are encouraged to apply. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups.
• Experience in a finance role within manufacturing is advantageous.
• Motivated with a desire to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Book-keeping including bank reconciliation and petty cash.
• Processing supplier invoices via Xero and electronic payments.
• Chasing debts owed and managing debtors list.

Skills

Strong Excel Skills

Experience in finance function

Motivated and focused individual

Positive attitude

AAT studier or qualified by experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Xero

Sage

Job description

Overview

Working as Accounts Assistant as part a of a member of a small finance team in a financial services business based in Wakefield you will support the Management Accountant and will assist in the smooth processing of both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions covering any other aspects of transactional finance as and when needed

Responsibilities

• Book-Keeping - bank reconciliation & petty cash using Microsoft Excel, Xero and bespoke software.
• Purchase Ledger - processing supplier invoices via Xero, processing electronic payments through online banking and reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Sales Ledger - raise full VAT invoices using Sage, input journals into Nominal Ledger on Xero, deal with receipts including banking cheque's.
• Credit Control - chase debts owed via various sources, debtors list using bespoke software, liaise with Operations Team for outstanding deal payments.
• Other Ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills and Experience (Qualifications)

• Strong Excel Skills (including pivot tables, lookups etc.)
• Work experience in a finance function within a manufacturing business is highly advantageous
• Be a highly motivated and focused individual who has worked in a similar role in a fast paced environment
• Positive and open attitude to work, strong desire to learn, develop and progress within the role and further
• AAT studier would be desirable. Will also consider “qualified by experience”

Application and Eligibility

If you are interested in this role apply immediately as interviews are available for suitable candidates with the relevant work experience at short notice.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.