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Assistant Accountant

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 33,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bingley, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant 

Bingley (Office Based)

£33,000 - £38,000 (Neg.) + Benefits + Study Support

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established SME business seeking an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. 

Working closely with the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Assistant Accountant with a strong background in both Accounts Payable (Purchase Ledger) and Accounts Receivable (Sales Ledger) activities. 

The Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant Role:

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of transactional finance processes and support the efficient running of the finance function.
Processing, posting, and reconciling purchase invoices, supplier payments, and employee expenses
Managing Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger activities and maintaining supplier accounts
Supporting Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger functions, including invoice distribution, allocation of receipts, and credit control
Performing bank reconciliations and ensuring balances accurately match financial records
Preparing payment runs and processing electronic payments
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly
Assisting with Month-End and Year-End accounting processes
Supporting the preparation of quarterly VAT Returns
Producing reports and assisting with finance administration as required
Working with the Financial Controller to identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and AI-driven efficienciesTHE PERSON:

Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Assistant Accountant
Strong working knowledge of Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Sales Ledger processes
Experience within an SME environment, ideally within construction, manufacturing, engineering or an industrial led sector
Proven ability to process invoices, manage reconciliations, prepare payments, and undertake credit control duties
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
Good Excel and finance system skills
A professional, reliable, and trustworthy approach when handling confidential financial information TO APPLY:

To be considered for this Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant opportunity, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

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