Digital Finance - Assistant Accountant

Sumer Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumer Group is seeking a Digital Finance Accounts Assistant in Sheffield to support outsourced finance tasks within a modern, technology-driven environment. You will handle purchase and sales invoices, bank reconciliations, and bookkeeping activities for clients, helping ensure accurate financial records.

Ideal candidates are studying AAT Level 3 or 4 with experience in accounts administration, and are comfortable with cloud accounting software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Currently studying AAT Level 3 or 4
• Experience in accounts, bookkeeping, finance administration or accounts assistant role
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
• Strong communication skills and client-focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Manage bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with payment runs and supplier payments
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software
• Process and reconcile employee expenses
• Prepare VAT returns and support compliance requirements
• Manage client finance inboxes and respond to queries
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Assist with management accounts preparation
• Help clients transition to and make best use of digital accounting systems
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies through technology
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Willingness to learn

Proactive attitude

Client-focused mindset

Education

AAT Level 3 or 4

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Digital Finance - Assistant Accountant

Department: Digital Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Sheffield

Description

BHP is a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, providing expert support to ambitious businesses and individuals across the UK. As part of Sumer, a growing network of regional accountancy practices, we combine local relationships with national expertise to deliver exceptional client service.

We're looking for a Digital Finance Accounts Assistant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance administration, bookkeeping, purchase ledger, or accounts assistant experience who is keen to develop their skills within a modern, technology-driven finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Digital Finance Accounts Assistant, you'll support clients with a variety of outsourced finance and bookkeeping activities while helping them embrace digital accounting solutions. Working closely with colleagues and clients, you'll ensure financial records are accurate, up to date, and delivered to the highest standard.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and is passionate about using technology to improve finance processes.

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Assisting with payment runs and supplier payments
• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software
• Processing and reconciling employee expenses
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting compliance requirements
• Managing client finance inboxes and responding to queries
• Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Assisting with management accounts preparation
• Helping clients transition to and make best use of digital accounting systems
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies through technology
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We're looking for someone who:

• Is currently studying AAT Level 3 or AAT Level 4
• Has some experience in an accounts, bookkeeping, finance administration or accounts assistant role
• Has strong numerical and analytical skills
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Is comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Has strong organisational and time management skills
• Enjoys learning new systems and technologies
• Has a positive, proactive approach and a willingness to learn
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
• Has strong communication skills and a client-focused mindset

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

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