Accounts Assistant
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a busy and growing logistics company based in Stoke-on-Trent who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team. This role is ideal for someone at the early stages of their accounting career who is studying AAT and is keen to gain hands‑on experience.
You’ll receive on‑the‑job training and support while assisting the team with day‑to‑day finance and administration tasks, working in a fast‑paced but supportive environment.
* NMW up to £28,000 (dependent on experience)
* Monday to Friday
* 8:00am – 5:30pm
* Stoke
As the Accounts Assistant, you will be joining a small team of 3, including the Finance Director. You will be provided training and support for the below duties if you are slightly less experienced, but as the role progresses and as someone with previous experience, this role will consist of the following duties:
* Assisting with sales invoicing
* Processing purchase ledger invoices
* Helping reconcile supplier statements
* Posting cash receipts with guidance from the team
* Assisting with expenses processing
* Raising order numbers and purchase orders
* Helping resolve basic invoice and account queries
* Maintaining records and supporting stock control
* General administration and finance support duties
Requirements
As the Accounts Assistant you will ideally be studying AAT or have achieved a level 1 or 2 AAT qualification, and are looking for somewhere to grow, learn and forge a long‑term career in accounts.
* Some office‑based experience preferred (accounts experience beneficial but not essential)
* Basic experience or exposure to Sage 50 (Online) preferred
* Comfortable using Excel and keen to develop your skills
* Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
* Friendly, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team
* Positive attitude and interest in developing a career in finance
Additional Information
* Full training and ongoing support to encourage development
* Clear progression opportunities within the finance team
* Bonus and pension
* Statutory Sick Pay
* 20 days holiday + BH
* Maternity Leave
* Pension scheme
* Onsite carpark
* Christmas period shutdown
* Hands‑on, approachable and supportive management/directors
This is a brilliant opportunity for you to join an established, fast‑growing business with great career prospects long‑term. To find out more, call Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Hannah Kirk, or apply today to be considered for the role.
Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you regarding any other suitable vacancies.
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