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.
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 efficiencies.
The 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.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
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