Senior Accounts Assistant

Chase and Holland; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Worksop is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to support the accounting function. You will manage financial records, assist with month-end processes, and support the director. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts, proficiency in Excel, and a proactive approach. This role offers a salary of £28,000 to £32,000 and clear opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear progression opportunities

Close-knit team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a varied accounts role is essential.
• Understanding of VAT and month-end reporting required.
• Strong Excel skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and raise purchase orders.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile bank accounts across multiple entities.
• Support cash flow forecasting and respond to finance queries.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar account role

Strong understanding of month end reporting

Strong Excel skills

Experience using finance systems such as Sage or Xero

Organised and proactive

Job description

Overview

Senior Accounts Assistant - Worksop - £28,000 - £32,000

Chase & Holland have partnered exclusively with a fast growing manufacturing business based in Worksop. The finance team is growing, and they are looking to recruit a Senior Accounts Assistant to join the business to support the director with the day to day running of the accounting function. You'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end processes, and providing insight to help drive business performance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is studying towards their AAT, further qualifications or has relevant experience and is eager to develop further.

Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and raising purchase orders where required
• Raising customer invoices and chasing overdue accounts
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs
• Set up new customers and suppliers onto the system
• Reconciling bank accounts across multiple entities
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and daily cash monitoring
• Acting as first point of contact for finance queries
• Supporting contract renewals
• Journal postings
• VAT returns

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar varied accounts role
• Strong understanding of month end reporting and VAT
• Strong Excel skills and experience in using finance systems such as Sage or Xero
• Organised, proactive and wanting to work in a fast paced environment

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £32,000 + benefits
• Opportunity to work with a close-knit team in a growing business
• Clear progression opportunities as the company continues to grow