Job Details

Accounts Assistant

Job Description
We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to support the finance operations across sales and purchase ledgers, banking, and month-end processes. If you enjoy working with numbers, resolving queries, and improving financial processes, this is your opportunity to play a key role in a busy finance team.

Job Description:andnbsp;
  • As the Accounts Assistant you will manage customer invoicing, statements, and credit control activities
  • Process supplier invoices, expenses, and support payment runs
  • As the Accounts Assistant you will reconcile bank statements, allocate payments, and assist with cash forecasting
  • Handle customer and supplier queries efficiently and professionally
  • As the Accounts Assistant you will support month-end tasks including accruals, prepayments, and VAT returns
  • Maintain accurate financial records within accounting systems (e.g. Sage)
  • Assist with audits and continuous improvement of finance processes
Candidate Requirements:andnbsp;
  • Experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role is essential
  • Background in manufacturing, engineering or similar sector
  • Ideally AAT Level 2 qualified
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Good organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across teams
  • Proficient in accounting software (Sage preferred) and Excel
  • Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
This role is commutable from: Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Leek, Congleton, Crewe, Kidsgrove
and surrounding areas
andnbsp;
This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Bookkeeper
andnbsp;
Hours: Monday andndash; Thursday 7:00 am andndash; 4:00 pm andndash; Friday 7:00 am andndash; 3:00 pm
Salary: up to andpound;30,000 Per Annum
Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts andamp; Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.