Permanent

Accounts Assistant

Posted on 20 November 25 by Megana Juceviciute

  • Rotherham, South Yorkshire
  • £26000 - £33000 per Annum
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Job Description

Accounts Assistant 
Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Elevation Recruitment Group are thrilled to be working in partnership with a local business as they look to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a full time, permanent basis.

This position offers a broad and varied workload across both sales and purchase ledger, as well as exposure to month-end activities. The Accounts Assistant here will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day transactions, and supporting the finance team through a busy and evolving period.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process, match, and post supplier invoices and credit notes
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
  • Liaise with internal teams to resolve GRNI or purchase order queries
  • Support supplier payment runs and ensure timely settlement
  • Raise and post sales invoices and credit notes
  • Follow up on outstanding balances and manage overdue payments in line with company policy
  • Record and reconcile daily bank transactions
  • Maintain the cashbook and assist with weekly payment processing
  • Reconcile company card transactions with supporting receipts
  • Process staff expense claims in line with internal policy
  • Ensure accurate VAT coding on all transactions
  • Verify key details including VAT numbers and bank information
  • Provide month-end assistance including reconciliations and reporting
  • Support the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative or analytical tasks

Skills & Experience Required 

  • Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role 
  • Good working knowledge of accounting software 
  • Competent in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities
  • Strong communication skills and a confident approach when dealing with colleagues and suppliers
  • Resilient and proactive attitude 

What's On Offer 

  • 25 Days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flexible start/finish times
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Birthday off as an extra holiday
  • Buy and sell holidays up to 5 days
  • 5% pension scheme 
  • Life assurance 2 x years’ salary
  • Health Shield Medical Cover 
  • Annual appraisals
  • Annual group events 
  • Cycle to work scheme

Job Information

Rate / Salary

£26000 - £33000 per Annum

Sector

Accountancy

Category

Not Specified

Skills / Experience

Not Specified

Benefits

Not Specified

Our Reference

TFMJ-41494

Job Location