Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Bradford (Euroway) – office based
Full-Time, Permanent
Our client is a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Bradford, specialising in high-quality composite solutions. With a strong reputation in their field and a busy, fast-paced operation, they are now looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to support their finance function.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where finance plays a key role in supporting operational success. You will be working closely with both finance and wider business teams, gaining exposure to a varied and interesting workload within a technical, project-driven environment.
Role Overview
An Accounts Assistant in this engineering environment supports the finance function by managing day-to-day accounting tasks, maintaining accurate project and cost records, and ensuring smooth financial coordination across engineering, procurement, and production teams.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, has a keen eye for detail, and is looking to develop their experience within a dynamic and commercially focused business.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing purchase invoices for materials, components, subcontractors, and specialist engineering services
* Matching invoices to purchase orders, delivery notes, and projects (3-way matching)
* Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies with procurement teams
* Supporting stock, WIP (Work in Progress), and engineering cost tracking
* Reconciling bank statements and company accounts
* Maintaining accurate records for fixed assets, tooling, and machinery investments
* Assisting with month-end tasks including accruals, prepayments, and project cost adjustments
* Supporting internal and external audits, providing documentation where required
Skills & Qualifications
* Strong numerical and analytical skills
* Good understanding of accounting principles
* Experience with ERP or accounting systems (e.g. Sage, SAP, Oracle or similar)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
* Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
* Previous experience with invoice processing and reconciliations
* Strong communication skills, confident liaising with suppliers and internal teams
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment
Preferred Experience
* Around 2+ years’ experience in an accounts or finance role
* Experience within engineering, manufacturing, or a similar sector
* Studying towards AAT or another relevant accounting qualification
Personal Attributes
* Reliable, organised, and trustworthy
* Proactive with a positive, can-do attitude
* Strong problem-solver who takes ownership of tasks
* Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines
* A team player who enjoys collaborating across different departments
This is a brilliant opportunity to join our client at an exciting time. Interested? Apply now with your updated CV.
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