We’re working with a long-standing client in Stokesley, a respected name in their field, who are looking to add an Accounts Payable / Assistant Accountant to their finance team. This is a blended role, offering variety across both areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable
1. Support the team with invoice processing, payment scheduling, and supplier statement reconciliations.
2. Lead weekly and month-end AP reviews (GRNI, payments on account, overage checks).
3. Resolve supplier queries, working closely with the Purchasing team to maintain strong relationships.
4. Schedule supplier payments in line with cash flow.
5. Ensure internal controls are followed and support process improvements.
6. Monitor the AP mailbox and respond promptly to queries.
Assistant Accountant
7. Prepare monthly management accounts.
8. Manage debtors and creditors ledgers.
9. Maintain the fixed asset register (additions, disposals, depreciation, etc.).
10. Post journals (accruals, prepayments), reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet items.
11. Submit quarterly VAT returns.
12. Review job costing and financial performance reports with the operations team.
Other Tasks
13. Complete Office for National Statistics returns.
14. Support with annual audit and cover for colleagues when needed.
What We’re Looking For:
15. AAT qualified (minimum)
16. Strong Excel skills
17. Experience with Sage 50 & SAP Business ByDesign
18. Solid background in accounts payable, ideally in goods for resale
19. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
20. Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
21. Confident, personable, and proactive
Benefits:
22. Company pension
23. Employee discount
24. Free on-site parking
25. Staff events
26. Paid day off for your birthday
27. Flexible working hours