J.T Ellis are looking to add an Accounts Assistant who is looking to kick start their career by joining their small but established finance team. An excellent opportunity for someone to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of accounting activities while receiving full training, development and support.
Accounts Assistant
Permanent
£25,000 - £30,000
Full Time Hours - 8.45am – 5.00pm
Huddersfield – Office based
The Role
Working within a family run manufacturing organisation, you'll be part of a collaborative finance team where no two days are the same. Reporting to the Financial controller, you'll gain valuable exposure to all aspects of transactional finance and accounting, providing a solid foundation for a long-term career in finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and organising the general accounts payable inbox, ensuring queries are allocated appropriately and resolved in a timely manner.
- Processing purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Assisting with bank reconciliations and cashbook maintenance.
- Preparing and posting accounting journals under supervision.
- Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes.
- Assisting with year-end audit processes.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
- Assisting with the preparation of management reports and financial information.
- Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve finance-related queries.
- Providing general administrative support to the finance team as required.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, a related discipline, or AAT qualification.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organisational, and time management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive, proactive, can-do attitude with an eagerness to learn and develop.
Ideal Candidate
- Eager to build a long-term career within finance and accounting.
- Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks as confidence and experience grow.
- Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Team player who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive starting salary of £25,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience.
- Full training and ongoing support from an experienced finance team.
- Exposure to a wide range of accounting and finance activities.
- Clear career progression opportunities within the finance function.
- Support towards professional accountancy qualifications where applicable.
- Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership.
- Friendly, supportive and down-to-earth working environment.
- Free on-site parking.
- Gain valuable commercial finance experience within a long established successful and growing manufacturing business.
To Apply
Please email your CV to Callum Colbeck at [email protected]
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
