Finance Assistant: Growth, Training & Progression

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Career progression

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Friendly team

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd is assisting a well-established professional services organisation in Sunderland to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their growing finance team. You will support day-to-day financial processes and help maintain accurate records while progressing your career in a supportive environment.

The role offers ongoing training, clear progression opportunities, and a friendly, collaborative team. Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software.
• Organised with good time management.
• Eager to build a long-term career in finance.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Support credit control activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Process expenses and cash transactions.
• Assist with billing queries and administrative tasks.
• Use Xero and other accounting software.
• Support finance compliance procedures.
• Provide administration support to the finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Time management

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

Accounts experience or bookkeeping experience

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd is assisting a well-established professional services organisation in Sunderland to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their growing finance team. You will support day-to-day financial processes and help maintain accurate records while progressing your career in a supportive environment.

The role offers ongoing training, clear progression opportunities, and a friendly, collaborative team. Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software are desirable.