Accounts Assistant

Location Stockton-on-Tees
Discipline: Accountancy & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Contact name: Emily Watson

Contact email: emily@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23761
Published: 27 days ago

​We are working with a well-established and growing business who are looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a varied role offering exposure across all areas of accounts, with real opportunity for progression.

The Role

This is a broad and hands-on accounts position, supporting both transactional finance and more complex financial processes. The successful candidate will be involved in month-end duties, reporting, and wider finance support.

We are open to both experienced candidates and those looking to step up into a more responsible role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with preparation of management accounts

  • Bank and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Processing invoices, expenses, and payments

  • Supporting month-end and year-end processes

  • Producing financial reports and analysis

  • Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities

  • Working closely with the wider finance team

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience in an accounts or finance role

  • Ideally AAT Qualified

  • Strong Excel skills (reporting and data analysis advantageous)

  • Good understanding of month-end processes

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to work independently and within a team

  • Ambition to develop and progress within finance

What’s on Offer

  • Salary £30,000 – £40,000 DOE

  • Exposure to management accounts and reporting

  • Supportive and growing finance team

  • Varied and interesting workload