Assistant Accountant Job at Shipley, West Yorkshire Full Time

Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant

Bingley (Office Based)

£33,000 – £38,000 (Neg.) + Benefits + Study Support

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established SME business seeking an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join their finance team.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Assistant Accountant with a strong background in both Accounts Payable (Purchase Ledger) and Accounts Receivable (Sales Ledger) activities.

The Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant Role:

• Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of transactional finance processes and support the efficient running of the finance function.
• Processing, posting, and reconciling purchase invoices, supplier payments, and employee expenses
• Managing Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger activities and maintaining supplier accounts
• Supporting Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger functions, including invoice distribution, allocation of receipts, and credit control
• Performing bank reconciliations and ensuring balances accurately match financial records
• Preparing payment runs and processing electronic payments
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly
• Assisting with Month-End and Year-End accounting processes
• Supporting the preparation of quarterly VAT Returns
• Producing reports and assisting with finance administration as required
• Working with the Financial Controller to identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and AI-driven efficiencies

THE PERSON:

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Assistant Accountant
• Strong working knowledge of Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Sales Ledger processes
• Experience within an SME environment, ideally within construction, manufacturing, engineering or an industrial led sector
• Proven ability to process invoices, manage reconciliations, prepare payments, and undertake credit control duties
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Good Excel and finance system skills
• A professional, reliable, and trustworthy approach when handling confidential financial information

TO APPLY:

To be considered for this Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant opportunity, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

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