Accounts Assistant in Middlesbrough

Are you a versatile and experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a dynamic temporary role that offers the potential for a permanent position? Our client is a thriving manufacturing company currently undergoing an exciting transition to a new SAP system. They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Pocklington. They pride themselves on their small close-knit team within a busy and evolving environment, particularly as they manage significant system changes and international imports. This role offers the chance to become an indispensable part of a friendly and hands-on team, supporting critical financial and operational functions. As part of their ongoing growth and system migration, they are looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide essential cover and support. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounting experience who enjoys a varied workload and can adapt quickly to new processes.

What the Temporary Accounts Assistant job involves:

• You will play a key role in supporting the finance department, ensuring the smooth running of daily financial operations, and assisting with the transition to SAP.
• Managing sales ledger duties, including processing and sending invoices.
• Managing the purchase ledger function, processing approximately 20 invoices daily.
• Performing credit control, chasing outstanding debts, and liaising with the MD for significant sales accounts if needed.
• Checking purchase ledger statements to ensure accuracy.
• Providing cover for purchasing duties, which involves downloading information into Excel, manipulating spreadsheets to determine purchasing needs, and monitoring stock levels.
• Liaising with suppliers and freight companies, particularly for imports from China and Italy.
• Potentially assisting with online shop orders, including mail orders received via the internet and telephone, requiring careful handling of credit card details.
• Documenting processes and creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support the SAP migration.

This is a varied and fast-paced role that would suit someone who enjoys being at the heart of a team, managing multiple priorities, and providing comprehensive accounting and administrative support.

Skills required:

• We are seeking candidates with robust accounting experience and a flexible approach.
• Demonstrable experience in accounts assistant roles, specifically with sales ledger and purchase ledger.
• Proficiency in accounting systems; experience with Sage / SAP would be advantageous, but training will be provided for the new system.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• A high degree of confidentiality, especially when handling sensitive information.
• A proactive and adaptable attitude, with the ability to learn new tasks quickly, particularly in purchasing.

This role would particularly suit someone who considers themselves a "jack of all trades" within accounts and is eager to contribute to a company undergoing significant positive change.

Other information:

• Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM.
• Initially a temporary role, with the potential for extension or transition to a permanent position.
• Car parking is available.