Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £30,000
Reference: ASPLIV

Our client is looking for a proactive Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid accounts experience who enjoys working across both sales and purchase ledgers, getting involved in month end processes, and playing a key role in maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities:

• Manage customer invoicing, statements, and support credit control activity
• Process supplier invoices, expenses, and assist with payment runs
• Reconcile bank statements and allocate payments accurately
• Support cash forecasting activities
• Handle customer and supplier queries professionally and efficiently
• Assist with month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and VAT returns
• Maintain accurate records within Sage (or similar accounting systems)
• Support audit preparation and wider finance process improvements
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role
• AAT Level 2 or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator across all levels of the business
• Competent in Sage (preferred) and Excel
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Packag Details / Benefits:

• 07:00-16:00 Monday to Thursday / 07:00-15:00 Friday
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Standard pension scheme, increasing to 5% employer contribution after 2 years and 10% after 5 years of service
• Life assurance at x2 salary
• Access to a health and wellbeing app
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Annual pay reviews

To Contact Direct:
Daniel Barnett
Senior Executive Consultant
(phone number removed)
(url removed)

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