Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
We are pleased to be supporting a well-established and successful manufacturing organisation based in BD14. We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. The role of Accounts Assistant is a varied, hands-on role with opportunities for professional development. The ideal person for this role will be able to work to deadlines and pride themselves on accuracy. You'll take on new tasks with ease and not be afraid to take on new challenges. This is a site-based role.
Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Prepare journals, prepayments, accruals, and monthly account schedules
• Process daily banking, cash book entries, and monthly bank reconciliations
• Support weekly payroll processing and monthly payroll reconciliations (PAYE/NI, pensions, GL postings)
• Manage purchase and sales ledger activities, including supplier payments (BACS & non-BACS), debt collection, and control accounts
• Prepare VAT returns (UK monthly and Irish bi-monthly) and statutory payments
• Produce sales, expense, and management reports
• Process expenses, credit card analysis, and stock adjustments

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant in an accounts role (essential)
• Payroll experience preferred
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Hours

• Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am-3:00pm
• 38 hours per week

Salary £27.000-£32,000 PA DOE
For more information about the role of Accounts Assistant, apply now or contact Sally at Headway Recruitment.