Accounts Assistant

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