Accounts Assistant
Job in
Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-03-27
Listing for:
Arc Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-27
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst -
Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
đź“Ť Halifax
🕒 34 hours per week (Mon–Thurs 9:00am–5:00pm, Fri 9:00am–4:30pm)
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts / Credit Control Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team in Halifax. This role would suit someone with strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a keen interest in developing their finance and analytical skills within a collaborative environment.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate record keeping, assisting with reporting, and acting as a point of contact for both internal teams and external clients.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
* Setting up new client accounts
* Recording and allocating cash receipts
* Reconciling cash receipt books and identifying discrepancies
* Issuing client statements and handling related queries
Data & Reporting
* Preparing monthly client reports
* Reconciling data across multiple systems
* Managing and analysing large data sets
* Investigating discrepancies and producing ad hoc reports
Queries & Stakeholder Support
* Responding to internal and external finance queries
* Supporting teams with invoicing best practice
* Ensuring timely resolution and escalation where needed
General Finance Administration
* Managing shared accounts inbox
* Supporting document management and filing
* Assisting with year-end processes and archiving
About You
* Previous experience in accounts, finance or credit control
* Strong numerical and analytical skills
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload
* Proactive, reliable and a strong team player
* Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Desirable
* Experience working with overseas clients or multiple currencies
What’s on Offer
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to develop your finance career
* Stable, long-term opportunity with structured working hours
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