Accounts Assistant

Location Stockton-on-Tees
Discipline: Accountancy & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Contact name: Emily Watson

Contact email: emily@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 22910
Published: 16 days ago

​An exciting opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join a company based in Stockton-on-Tees.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily banking transactions and monitor cash flow

  • Record and post cash transactions in Sage & Excel

  • Maintain and update aged debtor reports

  • Chase outstanding payments through reminder letters and calls

  • Process and input purchase invoices into Sage

  • Post general ledger journals

  • Perform bank reconciliations

  • Assist accountants with end-of-month financial data

Requirements:

  • Experience in an accounting or finance-related role is essential; however, training can be provided in specific areas.

  • Ideally studying towards or holding AAT Level 2 or 3

  • Strong knowledge of Sage, Excel, and CRM systems

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, 1-hour lunch break)
Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum (DOE)
Reports to: Commercial Manager (who also functions as the Finance Manager)

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your career in finance and work within a supportive team, apply today!