The Role Nigel Wright are delighted to be supporting a manufacturing business in Seaham with their search for an Accounts Assistant. Responsibilities: Process purchase invoices in the accounting system. 3-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipt notes and purchase invoices. Proactively liaise with suppliers for queries and reconciliations. Create creditor reports on a timely basis. Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns. Daily bank balances reports. Accurately prepare payments for authorisation/stock sheets for stock valuation. Assist with month end procedure as required. Tasks and project work as required. Ad hoc duties as and when required. The Person Skills/Attributes Experience of working with Sage 200 would be an advantage, and knowledge of automated purchase requisition software, such as Draycir, SAP ,MS Business Central, etc, would be advantageous. Bookkeeping skills. Advanced Excel skills. Experience in a similar role. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Work well as part of a team/individually. Excellent communication skills, verbally and written. Confident, enthusiastic individual with the ability to manage all relationships with suppliers and internal contacts and continuously exceed expectations. Must be capable of working with attention to detail, accurately and diligently to agreed timescales. Next Steps Please contact for further details.