Junior Accounts Assistant

Junior Accounts Assistant

Pateley Bridge Area

Up to £25,000

Full-Time or Part-Time Hours Available

Do you have some basic understanding and experience around finance, ideally the purchase ledger process or do you have experience within a busy and fast paced administrative role and would you like to move into a finance role?

Are you looking to build upon that experience and secure an end to end, varied role that involves both the purchase ledger and sales ledger process?

Do you live locally to the Pateley Bridge area and do you ideally drive due to the limited public transport links?

This is your opportunity to join a thriving business based in the stunning Pateley Bridge area. Whether you’re seeking full-time hours or part-time flexibility across three or four full days, this role is designed to work around you while offering role variety and the opportunity to learn new skills within finance over time such as credit control.

The role is 80% focused around the purchase ledger process but you will also get involved in supporting the sales ledger team and will be able to help out in other areas around busy periods. As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of a supportive team, playing a crucial role in ensuring smooth financial operations. This is a chance to grow your skills, develop your career, and be part of a friendly, people-focused team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing purchase and sales ledger activities with accuracy and efficiency
• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices on a daily basis
• Sorting and scanning sales invoices
• Raising purchase order numbers
• Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and clients by resolving queries and maintaining clear communication
• Supporting with the supplier reconciliation process
• Assisting with preparation of payment runs and credit control processes

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an accounts, ideally purchase ledger/accounts payable or a busy, fast paced administrative role
• A detail-oriented mindset and a proactive attitude
• Great communication skills for liaising with suppliers, customers, and the team
• Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Ideally, access to your own transport due to the rural location

What’s in it for you?

• Flexibility around hours,full-time hours or part-time across three or four days to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities to grow within the business and advance your skills over time
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and an additional day after one year
• Access to healthcare perks, including annual health checks, life insurance, and a doctor-on-demand service
• Discounts via Perkbox, annual discretionary gifts, and enhanced sick pay/maternity schemes
• Escape the hustle and bustle in a tranquil rural location that’s perfect for a morning commute to avoid the traffic

If this sounds of interest to you then please do reach out to us as soon as possible!