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Brook Street; Bradford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

25 days annual leave plus bank holidyS

Company pension scheme

Stable and growing business presence

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Brook Street Recruitment is partnering with a busy wholesale business in Bradford to recruit an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join the friendly finance team in Bradford.

The role covers sales and purchase ledgers, cash flow and month-end tasks as you build a long-term career in finance. AAT Level 3+ is required, with strong Excel and finance system experience. This hands-on position is office-based with an engaging team and parking on-site.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 or above is essential.
• Experience in accounts assistance or finance support.
• Strong understanding of sales and purchase ledgers.
• Proficient Excel and finance system usage.

Responsibilities

• Post and reconcile customer payments.
• Manage customer account queries and records.
• Process refunds, credit notes and payment releases.
• Support credit control and chase outstanding payments.
• Process supplier invoices and reconcile statements.
• Assist with cashbook postings and month-end tasks.
• Provide support across the wider finance team.

Skills

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Cash flow

Excel

Finance systems

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team-focused

Proactive

Accounts Assistant experience

Education

AAT Level 3 or above

Job description

Are you AAT qualified and looking for more than just another account's role?

Brook Street Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a wholesale business in Bradford, who are looking to recruit an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and well-established finance team in Bradford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a successful and growing business where you'll gain exposure across sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, cash flow and wider finance operations, making this the perfect move for someone looking to develop a long-term career in finance.

What's on Offer

• Monday to Friday; fully office based
• Hours: 9:00am to 5:30pm based on 37.5 hours per week
• Location: BD14 Bradford
• Salary on offer
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Stable and growing business environment
• Varied role with exposure to multiple areas of finance
• Friendly and supportive team
• On-site parking

Key Responsibilities

• Posting and reconciling customer payments
• Managing customer account queries and maintaining accurate records
• Processing refunds, credit notes, and payment releases
• Supporting credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Managing the accounts inbox and responding to supplier and customer enquiries
• Processing purchase ledger invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Matching invoices against GRNs and resolving discrepancies
• Processing overhead invoices and obtaining approvals
• Assisting with cashbook postings, cash flow updates, and month-end tasks
• Providing support across the wider finance team when required

What We're Looking For

AAT Qualified (Level 3 or above)

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant position
• Strong understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• A proactive and team-focused approach

This isn't a role where you'll be pigeonholed into one area of finance. You'll gain exposure across multiple accounting functions, work alongside experienced professionals and become a valued part of a business that genuinely invests in its people.

If you're looking for a role where your skills will be recognised and your career can grow, we'd love to hear from you.