Junior Accounts Assistant

Marks Sattin Ltd; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business is seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant focused on Accounts Payable. This role offers training and opportunities for growth within a supportive finance team. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing supplier queries, and assisting with payment runs. Candidates should ideally have AAT Level 2 or 3, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £25,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £25,000

Full training and development support

Opportunity to progress within a global organisation

Friendly and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 or 3 (or working towards).
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confident communicator and team player.
• Comfortable using Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Match purchase orders and delivery notes to invoices.
• Assist with weekly payment runs and manual payments.
• Maintain supplier records and resolve queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

Education

AAT Level 2 or 3

Tools

SAP

Sage

Job description

Marks Sattin is partnering with a leading international business to recruit a Junior Accounts Assistant focused on Accounts Payable. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to kick‑start their finance career in a supportive and fast‑paced environment. No experience is necessary, but some experience would be beneficial!

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in day‑to‑day running of the Accounts Payable function. You’ll be responsible for processing invoices, managing supplier queries, and supporting payment runs, all while gaining hands‑on experience in a global finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately
• Match purchase orders and delivery notes to invoices
• Assist with weekly payment runs and manual payments
• Maintain supplier records and resolve queries
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on discrepancies
• Support VAT coding and documentation
• Help with setting up new supplier accounts
• Provide general admin support to the finance team
• Assist with ad‑hoc finance tasks and projects

About You

• AAT Level 2 or 3 (or working towards)
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Confident communicator and team player
• Comfortable using Excel and accounting systems (SAP/Sage experience is a bonus)
• Eager to learn and grow within a finance function

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £25,000
• Full training and development support
• Opportunity to progress within a global organisation
• Hybrid working options available
• Friendly and collaborative team culture

If this is of interest, please apply or contact [e-mail]!