Accounts Assistant - Growth Path in Expanding Finance Team

Sharp Consultancy; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy are partnering with a growing wholesale business in Barnsley to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join the developing finance function. You will handle invoice processing, ledger maintenance, supplier and customer queries, and assist with month-end tasks as the team expands.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Accounts Assistant or transactional finance, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or transactional finance position.
• Excellent Excel skills with VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables and SUMIFS.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Confident communication with customers and suppliers.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Keen to develop skills and grow with the business.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledger accounts.
• Assist with supplier and customer account queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Support with credit control and aged debt where required.
• Process payments and assist with payment runs.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations.
• Provide general finance and administrative support to the wider team.
• Assist with month-end duties and development of finance processes.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent working

Team player

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are partnering with a growing wholesale business in Barnsley to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join the developing finance function. You will handle invoice processing, ledger maintenance, supplier and customer queries, and assist with month-end tasks as the team expands.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Accounts Assistant or transactional finance, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.