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Accounts Assistant

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and successful business based in Barnsley, who are looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join their small and supportive finance team.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is at the beginning of their accountancy career and is looking for more than just their next job.

 

You will join a close-knit team where you will receive hands-on experience, structured development and a clear plan for progression. The business is committed to helping the successful candidate develop their knowledge and skills, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as their experience grows.

 

The Role

Working as part of a small finance team, you will initially support with a range of day-to-day accounting duties, including:

  • Processing purchase and sales invoices

  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable

  • Bank and supplier reconciliations

  • Processing payments and receipts

  • Assisting with credit control

  • Maintaining accurate financial records

  • Supporting month-end processes

  • General finance administration

  • Assisting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting requirements

As your knowledge and confidence develop, your responsibilities will grow with you. There is a clear plan in place to introduce you to more advanced areas of accountancy and provide you with the experience needed to progress your career.

 

About You

This role would suit someone who is early in their accountancy career and is keen to learn and develop.

You may already have some experience in an accounts environment, be studying towards AAT or another relevant qualification, or simply have a genuine ambition to build a career within finance.

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Keen to learn and develop

  • Ambitious and motivated to progress

  • Organised with excellent attention to detail

  • Comfortable working with numbers

  • Reliable and committed

  • A good communicator

  • Able to work as part of a small team

  • Proactive and willing to take on new responsibilities

Previous accounts experience is beneficial, but the right attitude and desire to learn are equally important.

 

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely wants to invest in your development.

  • Join a small, friendly and supportive finance team

  • Clear career progression from day one

  • A structured plan to develop your accounting knowledge and skills

  • Ideal for someone early in their accountancy career

  • Gain hands-on experience across a broad range of accounting functions

  • Learn from experienced members of the finance team

  • Take on increased responsibility as your confidence and knowledge grow

  • Opportunity to build a long-term career within the business

  • A company that is genuinely committed to investing in your development

 

If you're looking for a role where you can learn, develop and build a long-term career in accountancy, apply today.

 

 

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.