Accounts Assistant - Fast-Paced Ledger & VAT

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is assisting a Bradford client in recruiting an Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance function. The role covers sales and purchase ledgers, banking, VAT and month-end activities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' accounts experience, strong Excel skills (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and familiarity with Sage. AAT Level 2 or higher is preferred. This is a permanent on-site position with a 37.5-hour week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience within an accounts or finance environment.
• Experience across sales ledger and purchase ledger functions.
• Knowledge of VAT returns, UK and EU VAT.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables.
• AAT Level 2 or equivalent qualification, or higher.
• Experience using Sage would be advantageous, although training will be provided.
• Able to work independently while also contributing as part of a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Process and post sales ledger transactions accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and monitor outstanding balances.
• Review aged debtor reports and follow up overdue accounts.
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments and remittances.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve customer account queries.
• Check, process and upload purchase invoices onto Sage.
• Maintain accurate supplier account records.
• Monitor aged creditor balances and follow up outstanding supplier items.
• Reconcile supplier payments and remittances.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and supplier account discrepancies.
• Post daily banking transactions onto Sage, including multi-currency transactions.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Identify and investigate any differences or discrepancies.
• Ensure finance documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Assist with the preparation of financial information for audits.
• Support VAT returns and general finance duties.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve controls and procedures.
• Provide support to the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Accounts experience

Excel (advanced)

VAT

AAT Level 2

Sage

XLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Education

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is assisting a Bradford client in recruiting an Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance function. The role covers sales and purchase ledgers, banking, VAT and month-end activities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' accounts experience, strong Excel skills (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and familiarity with Sage. AAT Level 2 or higher is preferred. This is a permanent on-site position with a 37.5-hour week.