Accounts Assistant – Office Based

Working as part of a small finance team in a manufacturing business based in Wakefield, you will support the Management Accountant and assist in the smooth processing of both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions, covering any other aspects of transactional finance as needed.

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Processing invoices on Purchase and Sales Ledger.
• Ensuring all invoices are correctly authorised and processed.
• Reconciling customer statements.
• Ensuring all purchase order documentation is complete.
• Handling queries.
• Working closely with the Management Accountant to support month-end and year-end processes.
• Reconciling bank accounts/credit cards.
• Performing other ad hoc duties as required.

This role will suit individuals who have the following skills and experiences:

• Strong Excel Skills (including pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Work experience in a finance function within a manufacturing business is highly advantageous.
• A highly motivated and focused individual who has worked in a similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive and open attitude to work, with a strong desire to learn, develop, and progress within the role and further.
• AAT studier is desirable; will also consider “qualified by experience.”

If you are interested in this role, apply immediately as interviews are available for suitable candidates with the relevant work and industry experience at short notice.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience, we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply, please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.