£25,000 - £28,000
North Shields
Company Profile
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing SME finance team. You will enjoy a hands-on, varied role supporting day-to-day transactional finance within a busy but supportive environment. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced SME where processes may be evolving and responsibilities can be broad.
What’s on offer?
* Full-time, office-based role
* 4-day working week with Fridays off
* Free onsite parking
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Supportive SME working environment with varied day-to-day responsibilities
What will you do as an Accounts Assistant?
* Manage and maintain both sales and purchase ledger functions
* Support credit control activity, including chasing overdue payments
* Process invoices and ensure accurate coding and entry
* Prepare BACS payment runs and carry out reconciliations
* Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
* Assist with payroll processing and related finance administration
What do you need as an Accounts Assistant?
* Experience in a transactional finance role (sales and/or purchase ledger)
* Confident using Sage accounting software
* Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
* Ability to work well within a small, collaborative team
* Flexible, hands-on approach to varied finance tasks
* Good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Job ID: 10880
Salary description
£25000.00 - £28000.00 per year