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IPS Finance
Assistant Accountant
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 13 hours ago
- Salary
- £28,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- IPS Finance
- Closes
- 05 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
We’re supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Wakefield to recruit an Assistant Accountant.
This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone with a strong foundation in finance and payroll, looking to broaden their responsibilities in a supportive and fast-paced environment.
The role includes:
Managing the sales ledger: raising invoices, allocating payments, issuing statements, and resolving queries
Chasing outstanding debts in line with agreed terms
Processing payroll monthly and preparing related reports and pension uploadsSupporting wider finance tasks including:
Posting cashbook entries and journals
Bank reconciliations in multiple currencies
Purchase ledger close-off and GRNI journals
Monthly stock reporting and contribution to management accounts
Post journals for the monthly Management AccountsWhat we’re looking for:
Previous experience in both payroll
AAT qualified (or currently studying)
Confident using Excel and accounting software (Sage payroll desirable)This is a great opportunity to join a stable business with a strong team culture and gain broad finance exposure.
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + Good benefits including enhanced pension, holidays, death in service and various perks
IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities
Ad ID: 5416905941
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