Accounts Assistant (Hybrid)

RG Consultancy; Altofts; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

8 bank holidays

37.5-hour week with flexible working

Free parking on site

Company pension scheme

Job summary

RG Consultancy is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team in Normanton. The role reports to the Finance Manager and offers a friendly, professional environment with a small team.

Responsibilities include managing purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, and general accounting support to ensure accurate financial operations. AAT or part-qualified candidates are welcome; Sage, Xero or QuickBooks experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchase and sales ledger duties preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software is advantageous.
• Ability to work both independently and with a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger: process supplier invoices, match PO, prepare payments.
• Manage the sales ledger: raise invoices, monitor payments, chase 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 records are accurate and compliant with procedures.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Reconciliations

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

AAT qualification

Part-qualified considered

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