Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

£25,000 - £28,000

North Shields

Company Profile

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing SME finance team. You will enjoy a hands-on, varied role supporting day-to-day transactional finance within a busy but supportive environment. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced SME where processes may be evolving and responsibilities can be broad.

What’s on offer?

* Full-time, office-based role

* 4-day working week with Fridays off

* Free onsite parking

* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Supportive SME working environment with varied day-to-day responsibilities

What will you do as an Accounts Assistant?

* Manage and maintain both sales and purchase ledger functions

* Support credit control activity, including chasing overdue payments

* Process invoices and ensure accurate coding and entry

* Prepare BACS payment runs and carry out reconciliations

* Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

* Assist with payroll processing and related finance administration

What do you need as an Accounts Assistant?

* Experience in a transactional finance role (sales and/or purchase ledger)

* Confident using Sage accounting software

* Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

* Ability to work well within a small, collaborative team

* Flexible, hands-on approach to varied finance tasks

* Good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

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