Job Overview
Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Sheffield HQ Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 + Benefits Reports to: Financial Controller
The Role
At Wildfire Experience Agency, we believe that businesses grow through meaningful human interaction. Since 1994, we’ve been designing events and team-building experiences that help companies connect, engage, and inspire their people. We are a business built on energy, creativity, and a drive to "win together."
However, to deliver remarkable experiences on the front line, we need absolute precision and reliability in the background. We are currently looking for a proactive and experienced Accounts Assistant to join our Sheffield team. This is a pivotal role for us; you will be ensuring the financial health of the agency, allowing us to focus on what we do best.
Working closely with our Financial Controller in our Sheffield office, you will take ownership of the day-to-day transactional finance functions. We operate in a fast-paced SME environment, so we need someone who is adaptable, inquisitive, and takes pride in getting the details right.
Responsibilities
Sales Ledger & Credit Control: Raising invoices and managing credit control with a professional, relationship-focused approach. You will build rapport with clients to manage aged debt effectively.
Banking & Reconciliation: performing daily bank reconciliations and ensuring all financial data is current.
Payroll Support: Assisting with the monthly payroll process to ensure the team is looked after.
General Finance Admin: Handling queries, assisting with month-end procedures, and supporting the wider team during busy periods.
Qualifications
- Proven experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage
- Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and balance sheet reconciliation
- Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax experience, and governmental accounting practices
- Ability to perform account analysis and support budgeting processes
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in bookkeeping
We hire for character as much as competence. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a team that supports one another. You should be:
Experienced: You have a solid background in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Admin role (experience within an SME is highly desirable).
A Communicator: You are confident speaking with clients and suppliers, able to resolve issues with professionalism and clarity.
Detail-Oriented: You have high standards for accuracy and organization.
Proactive: You don’t wait to be told what to do; you look for ways to help the finance function run smoother.
IT Literate: You are comfortable with Excel and standard accounting software.
Why Join Wildfire?
We want you to love what you do. We offer a supportive culture where your contribution is recognized and valued.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
