Accounts Assistant | Training, AAT Support & Progression

BMC Recruitment Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + Christmas Eve

Pension and health benefits

Life insurance

Employee support programme

Ongoing training and development

Support towards AAT Level 4

Career progression opportunities

Regular team socials and discountedوا

Job summary

A Sunderland-based professional services business is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team and support day-to-day accounting activities.

You will gain structured training, pursue professional qualifications and have genuine progression opportunities as you develop in finance.

Working hours are full-time, 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, with 27 days’ annual leave, pension and health benefits, life insurance, and ongoing training including AAT support.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for someone who is organised, numerate and has excellent attention to detail.
• You’ll ideally have experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Good Microsoft Excel and general accounting software skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, payments and expenses.
• Managing customer receipts and assisting with credit control.
• Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining records.
• Supporting billing queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with VAT coding and financial reporting.
• Maintaining financial records and supporting compliance procedures.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

Job description

A Sunderland-based professional services business is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team and support day-to-day accounting activities.

You will gain structured training, pursue professional qualifications and have genuine progression opportunities as you develop in finance.

Working hours are full-time, 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, with 27 days’ annual leave, pension and health benefits, life insurance, and ongoing training including AAT support.