Accounts Assistant Permanent - Sunderland

Confidential; Sunderland, North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' holiday + Christmas Eve

Pension

Group life insurance 2 x salary

24/7 employee helpline

Regular social events

Discounted professional services

Training and development opportunities

AAT qualification support (up to Level

Job summary

Confidential in Sunderland City Centre is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Manager with a range of day-to-day accounting tasks. This is a full-time, permanent role with standard hours and office-based work.

You will gain exposure to supplier invoices, debtor records, cashbook maintenance, and VAT coding while developing your skills toward professional AAT qualifications and potential progression within the finance function.

Qualifications

• Numerical and data entry accuracy essential.
• Good working knowledge of Excel.
• Willing to learn and develop in finance.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Allocate receipts and maintain debtor records.
• Support credit control and chase outstanding payments.
• Assist with billing queries.
• Post bank transactions and maintain cashbook.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Process staff expenses and check supporting docs.
• Support VAT coding and ensure correct recording.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support the finance function.

Skills

Numerical skills

Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Xero

LEAP

Tools

Xero

LEAP

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Sunderland City Centre 25,000 - 30,000 DOE Full-time, Permanent Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Office-based

Are you looking for a finance role where you can develop your skills, gain valuable experience and build a long-term career? We're recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join an established business based in Sunderland City Centre.

There's flexibility around the level of experience needed. You may be looking to establish your career in finance, or you could already have accounts experience and be ready for more responsibility and progression. What matters most is that you're numerically confident, detail-focused and motivated to develop.

You'll work closely with the Finance Manager, gaining exposure to a broad range of finance activities and, as your knowledge grows, taking on greater ownership. For the right person, the longer-term opportunity is significant, with the potential to progress towards finance management and ultimately take responsibility for the finance function.

The business will also provide financial support towards professional AAT qualifications, up to Level 4.

Salary & benefits

• 26,000 - 30,000, depending on experience
• Financial support towards professional AAT qualifications, up to Level 4
• Clear career development and progression opportunities
• 27 days' holiday, plus Christmas Eve
• Pension
• Group life insurance of 2 x salary, subject to eligibility
• 24/7 employee support helpline
• Regular company-wide social events
• Discounted professional services
• Internal and external training and development opportunities

The role

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes
• Allocating receipts and maintaining accurate 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 supporting documentation
• Supporting VAT coding and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Working with accounting systems including Xero and LEAP
• Supporting financial controls and compliance requirements
• Handling confidential financial and client information appropriately
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and accuracy
• Supporting the wider finance function and taking on additional responsibilities as your knowledge develops

What we're looking for

• Good numerical skills and attention to detail
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach
• The ability to prioritise your workload and meet deadlines
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team
• An interest in developing a long-term career within finance

Where could this role take you?

This is an opportunity to join a business that is prepared to invest in your development rather than limit the role to day-to-day transactional finance. As your experience and technical knowledge grow, there is scope to take on greater responsibility and ownership within the finance function. For someone who wants to continue progressing, the longer-term opportunity could lead towards finance management and potentially running the finance function in the future.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.