Accounts Assistant

City, Sheffield
Ashley Kate HR & Finance

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Sheffield

Salary: 30,000 – 35,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am – 4 pm, with an early finish on Fridays (flexible hours for part-time or full-time)

We’re excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our client’s growing team within the manufacturing sector in Sheffield. This all-round role is perfect for an experienced professional seeking to further their career with a dynamic company on track for growth in 2025.

What’s in it for You:

You’ll work directly with the Group Finance Director, gaining exposure across a broad range of financial tasks-from transactional duties to reporting and assisting with management accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT Level 4 qualified candidate with at least 4 years of experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

About the Role:

In this all-round accounts position, you’ll handle various financial responsibilities with a focus on credit control and transactional finance, supporting five trading entities within the manufacturing group. This varied role allows you to work across multiple functions, including:

• Accounts Payable & Receivable Management: Handle end-to-end processes for AP/AR, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Inventory & Cost Management: Collaborate with production teams to monitor inventory levels, supporting cost management and forecasting.
• Credit Control: Proactively manage multi-currency debtor accounts, setting up accounts, conducting credit checks, and working to meet monthly cash collection targets.
• Client Collaboration: Partner with Account Managers to resolve overdue accounts, disputed charges, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Banking & Cash Allocation: Oversee banking processes, ensuring accurate allocation of incoming payments across multiple accounts.
• Financial Reporting Support: Assist with management accounts and month-end processes, contributing to forecasting and budgeting efforts.
• Reconciliation & Journals: Reconcile accounts, process credit and debit journals, and manage monthly reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Billing & Dispute Resolution: Resolve billing discrepancies efficiently, escalating issues to managers as necessary to support smooth client operations.
• Credit Card Reconciliation: Manage credit card transactions and ensure timely reconciliations.
• System Maintenance & Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives, particularly in system efficiency and reporting within the finance department.

Why Join?

Our client offers a supportive, collaborative work environment with plenty of opportunities for professional growth within the manufacturing industry. If you’re looking for a company that values hard work, commitment, and personal development, this could be your ideal next step.

Apply today to take the next step in your career. Interviews will be conducted promptly for qualified candidates.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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