Accounts Assistant (Hybrid)

Confidential; Altofts; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + 8 BH

37.5h with flexible hours

Free parking on site

Company pension

Career development

Job summary

Confidential in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. You will handle purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, and general accounting tasks in a small, supportive environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will contribute to month-end processes and ensure records are accurate and compliant while developing within a friendly team.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification preferred but not essential.
• Experience in purchase and sales ledgers.
• Ability to work both independently and in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger: supplier invoices, PO matching, payments.
• Manage the sales ledger: raise invoices, monitor payments, chase overdue.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes.
• Support ad-hoc accounting tasks and reporting.
• Ensure records are accurate and compliant with procedures.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Reconciling

Accounting software

Education

AAT qualification preferred

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

We are working on behalf of an excellent, medium-turnover company based in Normanton who are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and professional environment, reporting directly to the Finance Manager and working alongside a small, friendly team of three.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for key accounts functions, including purchase and sales ledger management, reconciliations, and general accounting support, ensuring smooth and accurate financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• - Manage the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices, matching purchase orders, and preparing payments.
• - Manage the sales ledger, including raising invoices, monitoring payments, and following up on outstanding accounts.
• - Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• - Assist with month-end and year-end processes.
• - Support the finance team with ad-hoc accounting tasks and reporting.
• - Ensure all financial records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with company procedures.

Skills & Experience

• - Previous experience in accounts, ideally with purchase and sales ledger duties
• - Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, Quick Books) is advantageous.
• - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.

Qualifications

• - AAT qualified or part-qualified preferred, but not essential.

Benefits

• - 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays
• - 37.5-hour working week with flexible working options
• - Free parking on site
• - Company pension scheme
• - Supportive working environment and opportunities for development