Accounts Assistant

Position: Accounts Assistant (Permanent)
Accounts Assistant
We are pleased to be supporting a well-established and successful manufacturing organisation based in BD14. We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. The role of Accounts Assistant is a varied, hands-on role with opportunities for professional development. The ideal person for this role will be able to work to deadlines and pride themselves on accuracy.

You'll take on new tasks with ease and not be afraid to take on new challenges. This is a site-based role.
Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

Prepare journals, prepayments, accruals, and monthly account schedules
Process daily banking, cash book entries, and monthly bank reconciliations
Support weekly payroll processing and monthly payroll reconciliations (PAYE/NI, pensions, GL postings)
Manage purchase and sales ledger activities, including supplier payments (BACS & non-BACS), debt collection, and control accounts
Prepare VAT returns (UK monthly and Irish bi-monthly) and statutory payments
Produce sales, expense, and management reports
Process expenses, credit card analysis, and stock adjustments Skills & Experience

Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant in an accounts role (essential)
Payroll experience preferred
Good working knowledge of Excel and Word
Strong organisational and communication skills Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-3:00pm
38 hours per week Salary £27.000-£32,000 PA DOE
For more information about the role of Accounts Assistant, apply now or contact Sally at Headway Recruitment