Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Pertemps Stoke are seeking a highly organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our client’s team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, you will be providing essential support across various finance functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and credit control.

This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in financial services and Sage 50 Payroll, who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities of this Accounts Assistant role :

- Assist in managing both AP and AR processes, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, payments, and customer receipts.






- Accurately book in deliveries and allocate them to appropriate projects.
- Reconcile delivery notes with purchase orders and supplier monthly statements.
- Generate sales orders and ensure they are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with credit control by monitoring outstanding balances, following up on overdue payments, and managing customer accounts.
- Process and submit payroll and pension reports using Sage 50 Payroll.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries related to financial transactions, providing clear and timely information.
- Analyse and balance petty cash and company credit cards on a regular basis.

Key Skills & Experience for this Accounts Assistant role :

- Proven experience with Sage 50 Payroll software is essential.
- Solid understanding of both AP and AR processes.
- Experience in a financial services environment.
- High level of accuracy in processing financial transactions and reconciling data.
- Ability to analyse financial data, manage credit control, and assist with financial reporting.






- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external suppliers / customers.
- Proactive approach to identifying discrepancies and resolving financial issues.
- Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy office environment.
- Competent in using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with accounting software.

Details of this Accounts Assistant role :

- Monday to Friday 37.5 hours
- Free onsite parking
- Location : Stoke-on-Trent
- Temporary contract 12 Months







Please note that Pertemps will only contact applicants who have the relevant experience for the position. If you wish to discuss other opportunities, then please contact the branch

▶️ Accounts Assistant
🖊️ Pertemps Bond
📍 Stoke-on-Trent