Accounts Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Worksop; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support (AAT/CIMA/ACCA)

Modern on-site facilities and free parking

Career development opportunities

Positive working environment

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is partnering with a leading manufacturing business in Worksop to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This role is ideal for an AAT student, offering exposure to financial operations in a supportive team, with an emphasis on career progression and professional development.

Qualifications

• Currently studying AAT or keen to start.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Comfortable using accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and handle queries.
• Prepare and process payment runs.
• Reconcile credit cards and process employee expenses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Good communication skills

Education

Studying AAT

Experience in a similar role

Tools

Accounting or ERP systems

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are proud to be partnering with a leading manufacturing business based in Worksop in their recruitment for an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently studying AAT (or looking to begin) and eager to develop a long-term career in a dynamic and supportive finance team.

This is an exciting time to join the business, as it undergoes continued growth and operational investment. You’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations, gaining valuable experience across both purchase and sales ledger activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working closely with a small, experienced finance team, you’ll be exposed to all key areas of transactional finance, giving you a strong foundation for progression. You'll received devoted mentorship by the Finance Manager, who is committed to your professional development.

In addition to career progression, the business offers a positive working culture, modern facilities, and a benefits package designed to support staff wellbeing and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing supplier invoices and matching to purchase orders

• Handling supplier queries and managing returns

• Completing supplier statement reconciliations

• Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs

• Reconciling company credit cards

• Processing employee expenses

• Raising and sending customer sales invoices

• Chasing outstanding payments and maintaining debtor records

• Assisting with general ledger entries and posting journals

Key Skills/Experience Required:

• Currently studying or keen to start studying AAT

• Experience in a similar role

• Comfortable using accounting or ERP systems

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organisational skills and willingness to learn

• Good communication skills and a proactive, team-focused attitude

Benefits Include:

• Full study support (AAT/CIMA/ACCA)

• Modern on-site facilities and free parking

• Career development opportunities within a growing business

• A positive, down-to-earth working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a solid foundation in finance within a commercial manufacturing setting. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and want to grow with a business that truly values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

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.