Assistant Accountant

Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant

Bingley (Office Based)

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

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

• 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.

• 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 with in 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.