Accounts Assistant

Location Bishop Auckland
Discipline: Accountancy & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000
Contact name: Nicola Walker

Contact email: nwalker@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 22679
Published: 28 days ago

​My client based in Bishop Auckland is looking for a full time Accounts Assistant to join their busy team. They are within the professional services sector, and have multiple offices across the North East. 

You will be working alongside an Accounts team that reports to the Head of Finance. 

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Payroll preparation 

  • Assisting with VAT returns 

  • Bank Reconciliations 

  • Taking payments 

  • Purchase ledger duties 

  • Maintaining their management system 

  • Assisting with management reports

  • Supporting the accounts team in adhoc duties

Desirable/preferable qualities: 

  • Previous experience in a similar position - training and support offered for the right person

  • Experience using Xero software

  • Experience within the legal sector beneficial but not essential

This is a full time, office based position. 

Benefits include: 

  • Generous, competitive salary based on experience 

  • 25 days annual leave plus closure in the Christmas/New Year period and Bank Holidays 

  • Auto enrol pension 

For more information on this role, please speak to Nicola Walker at Si Recruitment.