Accounts Assistant

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to support the finance operations across sales and purchase ledgers, banking, and month-end processes. If you enjoy working with numbers, resolving queries, and improving financial processes, this is your opportunity to play a key role in a busy finance team.

Job Description:

As the Accounts Assistant you will manage customer invoicing, statements, and credit control activities
Process supplier invoices, expenses, and support payment runs
As the Accounts Assistant you will reconcile bank statements, allocate payments, and assist with cash forecasting
Handle customer and supplier queries efficiently and professionally
As the Accounts Assistant you will support month-end tasks including accruals, prepayments, and VAT returns
Maintain accurate financial records within accounting systems (e.g. Sage)
Assist with audits and continuous improvement of finance processes  Candidate Requirements:
 
Experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role is essential
Background in manufacturing, engineering or similar sector
Ideally AAT Level 2 qualified
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Good organisational and problem-solving skills
Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across teams
Proficient in accounting software (Sage preferred) and Excel
Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment  This role is commutable from:
Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Leek, Congleton, Crewe, Kidsgrove
and surrounding areas
 
This role would suit candidates with the following experience:
Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Bookkeeper

Hours:

Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm – Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Salary: up to £30,000 Per Annum
Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region