Accounts Assistant (Hybrid)

The Role

We are working on behalf of an excellent, medium‑turnover engineering company based in Normanton who are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and professional environment, reporting directly to the Finance Manager and working alongside a small, friendly team of three.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices, matching purchase orders, and preparing payments.
• Manage the sales ledger, including raising invoices, monitoring payments, and following up on outstanding accounts.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end processes.
• Support the finance team with ad‑hoc accounting tasks and reporting.
• Ensure all financial records are accurate, up‑to‑date, and compliant with company procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in accounts, ideally with purchase and sales ledger duties
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, Quick Books) is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or part‑qualified preferred, but not essential.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays
• 37.5‑hour working week with flexible working options
• Free parking on site
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive working environment and opportunities for development