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

Job ID: 10880