Accounts Assistant, Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to support the finance operations across sales and purchase ledgers, banking, and month-end processes. If you enjoy working with numbers, resolving queries, and improving financial processes, this is your opportunity to play a key role in a busy finance team.

Job Description: 

• As the Accounts Assistant you will manage customer invoicing, statements, and credit control activities
• Process supplier invoices, expenses, and support payment runs
• As the Accounts Assistant you will reconcile bank statements, allocate payments, and assist with cash forecasting
• Handle customer and supplier queries efficiently and professionally
• As the Accounts Assistant you will support month-end tasks including accruals, prepayments, and VAT returns
• Maintain accurate financial records within accounting systems (e.g. Sage)
• Assist with audits and continuous improvement of finance processes

Candidate Requirements: 

• Experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role is essential
• Background in manufacturing, engineering or similar sector
• Ideally AAT Level 2 qualified
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across teams
• Proficient in accounting software (Sage preferred) and Excel
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

This role is commutable from: Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Leek, Congleton, Crewe, Kidsgrove
and surrounding areas
 
This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Bookkeeper
 
Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm – Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Salary: up to £30,000 Per Annum
Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.