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Accounts Assistant

Job description

I am working alongside a well-established manufacturing company based in Doncaster, who are looking to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their small but dedicated finance team.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid all-round accounts experience who enjoys variety in their role and thrives in a collaborative environment where ideas and contributions are truly valued.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Payroll: Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time, including dealing with PAYE, pensions, and HMRC submissions.

  • Purchase Ledger: Match, batch, and code invoices; reconcile supplier statements; deal with supplier queries.

  • Sales Ledger: Raise invoices, allocate payments, and manage customer account queries.

  • Credit Control: Monitor outstanding debts, chase payments, and maintain good customer relationships to ensure timely collection.

  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as needed.

 

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Previous experience in a similar accounts assistant or finance role.

  • Knowledge of payroll processing is desirable.

  • Experience across purchase and sales ledger functions.

  • A methodical and accurate approach with excellent attention to detail.

  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.

  • A positive attitude and willingness to support a small, close-knit team.

 

Why Join This Company?

  • Be part of a well-established and respected local business.

  • Enjoy working in a supportive team where your voice is heard and your ideas are welcomed.

  • Opportunity to make a real impact and develop your career within a manufacturing environment.

  • Long-term opportunities within a successful engineering business

 

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.