Accounts Assistant — AAT Support and Career Growth

Office Angels; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Sick/Medical support

Pension

Group life insurance 2x salary

24/7 employee support helpline

Regular social events

Training & development

Job summary

Office Angels is hiring an Accounts Assistant in Sunderland City Centre. You will work closely with the Finance Manager on day-to-day finance activities and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting tasks, with a clear path to higher responsibility as you grow.

The role offers development opportunities, including support towards professional AAT qualifications up to Level 4, and a benefits package that supports your career and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Interest in developing a long-term career within finance.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Allocating receipts and maintaining debtor records.
• Supporting credit control and following up outstanding payments.
• Assisting with billing queries.
• Posting bank transactions and maintaining cashbook records.
• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Processing staff expenses and checking documentation.
• Supporting VAT coding and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Working with accounting systems including Xero and LEAP.
• Supporting financial controls and compliance requirements.

Skills

Numerical skills

Excel

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactive learner

Independent worker

Long-term finance career

Tools

Xero

LEAP

Job description

Office Angels is hiring an Accounts Assistant in Sunderland City Centre. You will work closely with the Finance Manager on day-to-day finance activities and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting tasks, with a clear path to higher responsibility as you grow.

The role offers development opportunities, including support towards professional AAT qualifications up to Level 4, and a benefits package that supports your career and wellbeing.