Accounts Assistant

Location Thirsk
Discipline: Accountancy & Finance
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000
Contact name: Nicola Walker

Contact email: nwalker@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23215
Published: 6 days ago

​An established and trusted manufacturing business with a strong reputation across a variety of sectors is currently looking to add an Accounts Assistant to their finance team, mainly focussing between the payroll and purchase ledger departments.

This is a great opportunity for an organised and reliable finance professional looking to join a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the role is ideal for someone with solid experience in payroll and accounts, coupled with strong Excel skills.Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage weekly payroll administration; collection and verification of timesheets, authorisation of overtime, and clock card preparation

  • Input accurate payroll data into the payroll system

  • Produce Bacs payment reports

  • Match and process purchase ledger invoices with POs and GRNs

  • Run regular supplier payment cycles

  • Reconcile purchase ledger accounts and aged creditors control monthly

  • Act as the first point of contact for supplier queries

  • Reconcile and process monthly credit card statements

  • Follow up on all invoice/payment queries in a timely manner

  • Support general finance tasks as required by the team

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Previous experience in both payroll and purchase ledger functions

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Prior experience with Opera payroll software is advantageous, but not essential—full training is provided

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing organisation where your input will be valued and your career can develop.

For more information, please speak to Nicola at Si Recruitment