Accounts Assistant

Description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Yorkshire, Doncaster - fully on site role (no hybrid or remote working).

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

We are a growing food manufacturing business supplying high-quality halal chicken products to customers across the UK. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT qualified or part-qualified candidate looking to develop their accounting career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We actively support further professional development and welcome candidates who are keen to progress towards CIMA or ACCA qualifications.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Manager, you will provide support across a broad range of finance activities, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial information.

Key responsibilities will include:

Processing purchase invoices and supplier statement reconciliations

Managing sales ledger and credit control activities

Posting and reconciling bank transactions

Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs

Supporting month-end processes including accruals and prepayments

Reconciling balance sheet accounts

Assisting with stock and inventory reporting

Supporting VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements

Preparing financial reports and analysis for management

Supporting external audits and year-end accounts preparation

Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT

Keen to continue their professional studies towards CIMA or ACCA

Experienced in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Comfortable working with accounting software and ERP systems

Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy manufacturing environment

A proactive team player with excellent communication skills

Desirable

Previous experience within manufacturing or food xjnqpsq manufacturing

Experience of stock accounting or inventory management

Knowledge of ERP systems

What We Offer

Competitive salary (up to £32KPA)

Study support for CIMA or ACCA

Career progression opportunities within a growing business

Company pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

On-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are looking for a role where you can build a long-term career in finance while gaining valuable experience in a successful food manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply

Ad ID: 5418720398