Accounts Assistant

Description

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum

Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a finance team based in Sheffield on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role is well suited to someone with strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience who thrives in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

You will support core finance activities, month-end processes, and stakeholder queries, playing a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring high standards of compliance and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Administration

Set up, maintain and review financial data and agreements within internal systems

Manage regular financial calculations, submissions and reconciliations

Accurately process credit notes and transactional postings

Support month-end activities, including preparation and posting of journals

Communication & Query Resolution

Proactively liaise with account managers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries

Maintain clear, accurate and auditable documentation

Respond promptly to internal customer requests and attend meetings when required

Compliance & Governance

Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, files and supporting documentation

Follow agreed financial controls, processes and governance standards

Confidently interact with external auditors, customers and internal stakeholders

Health, Safety & Culture

Support a positive, values-driven culture focused on performance and continuous improvement

Promote and recognise xjnqpsq the importance of health and safety at all times

Key Relationships

Wider finance team

Shared Service Centre

Central support functions, including Procurement

Skills and Experience

Essential

Proven experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Proactive with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

High attention to detail while working at pace to meet deadlines

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Good IT skills, particularly Excel and Word

Ad ID: 5417746230