Accounts Assistant

Sewell Wallis are working with a thriving, well-established manufacturing business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. They are looking for Accounts Assistant to join to support their finance team at a transactional level, taking responsibility for their accounts payable and receivable ledgers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant experience at Accounts Assistant level who wants to develop their skills further within a stable and growing company and take ownership of crucial finance functions within the business.

• Supporting the accounts payable and receivable functions, including processing invoices and tracking payments.
• Raising customer invoices and ensuring accuracy across ledgers.
• Carrying out data entry of purchase invoices and maintaining up-to-date records.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
• Conducting regular bank reconciliations and supporting month-end processes.
• Liaising with suppliers and customers to resolve invoice and payment queries efficiently.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team, including filing and maintaining records.
• Assisting with ad hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managing your own workload effectively to meet business deadlines.

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant, or in a similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, even when working under pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to liaise with internal teams and suppliers.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A basic understanding of accounting principles or previous experience in a finance environment essential.

• Discretionary bonus (quarterly)
• 25+8 days annual leave
• Flexible start/finish times
• Free on-site parking
• Healthcare scheme

Apply now! Or please get in touch with Eleanor Kirk for more details.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.