Accounts Assistant: Training, Progression & Benefits

BMC Recruitment Group; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and health benefits

Life insurance

Employee support programme

Ongoing training and development

AAT level 4 and qualifications support

Job summary

BMC Recruitment Group is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a well-established professional services business in Sunderland. This role offers structured training, professional qualifications, and genuine progression opportunities within a supportive finance team.

You will process supplier invoices, manage receipts, assist with credit control, and support VAT coding and financial reporting. Full-time, Monday–Friday, usual hours, with benefits and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance administration role (desirable).
• Good Microsoft Excel and general accounting software skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently or as part of a team.
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT would be beneficial, but practical experience and a willingness to learn are equally welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, payments and expenses.
• Managing customer receipts and assisting with credit control.
• Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate 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

Numerical

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification in progress

Job description

BMC Recruitment Group is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a well-established professional services business in Sunderland. This role offers structured training, professional qualifications, and genuine progression opportunities within a supportive finance team.

You will process supplier invoices, manage receipts, assist with credit control, and support VAT coding and financial reporting. Full-time, Monday–Friday, usual hours, with benefits and ongoing development.