Accounts Assistant
£25,000 - £28,000
North Shields
Company Profile
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing SME finance team. You will enjoy a hands-on, varied role supporting day-to-day transactional finance within a busy but supportive environment. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced SME where processes may be evolving and responsibilities can be broad.
What’s on offer?
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Full-time, office-based role
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4-day working week with Fridays off
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Free onsite parking
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20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Supportive SME working environment with varied day-to-day responsibilities
What will you do as an Accounts Assistant?
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Manage and maintain both sales and purchase ledger functions
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Support credit control activity, including chasing overdue payments
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Process invoices and ensure accurate coding and entry
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Prepare BACS payment runs and carry out reconciliations
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Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
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Assist with payroll processing and related finance administration
What do you need as an Accounts Assistant?
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Experience in a transactional finance role (sales and/or purchase ledger)
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Confident using Sage accounting software
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Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
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Ability to work well within a small, collaborative team
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Flexible, hands-on approach to varied finance tasks
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Good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Job ID: 10880
