Accounts Assistant Staffordshire | Office-based £28,000 AAT Study Support Full-time | ASAP start Eaton Syalon are working exclusively to hire an Accounts Assistant to join a high-growth SME group based in Staffordshire (Easily commutable from Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Crewe, Uttoxeter and Stafford). This role is ideal for someone with a strong Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger background who is keen to broaden their experience and develop their career within a growing finance function. Over time, there is real scope to take ownership of one or two entities within the group, making this a fantastic development role for someone studying (or planning to study) AAT. The Role As Accounts Assistant, youll play a key role across the transactional finance function while gaining exposure to month-end processes, reporting and balance sheet ownership. Key responsibilities include: Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Matching invoices to purchase orders Processing supplier invoices and credit notes Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution Accounts Receivable Providing support and cover across AR activities Maintaining Excel cashbooks Month-End & Reporting Posting standard journals Supporting period-end close activities Assisting with internal reporting requirements Balance Sheet Reconciliations Completing reconciliations in line with group policies Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties and process improvement activity About You Youll be someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, transactional environment but is keen to step beyond pure Accounts Payable and continue developing. Youll bring: Strong experience within Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Ideally studying towards (or keen to start) AAT not essential High attention to detail and a logical, methodical approach Confidence communicating with internal stakeholders Strong Excel skills and good overall IT literacy The ability to manage priorities and maintain accuracy in a busy environment A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn