Senior Accounts Assistant

Location: Stafford
Salary: 35,000
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Progression: Clear pathway to Finance Manager

Role Overview

The Accounts Assistant will be a key member of the finance team, supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The role involves accounting duties, payroll support, and assisting with month-end and year-end processes. This position is ideal for someone looking to develop their finance career, with structured support and a clear route to progress into a Finance Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process purchase and sales invoices
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation
• Calculate employee payroll hours using timesheets and clock-in systems for payroll submission
• Assist with VAT returns and statutory reporting
• Support monthly bank reconciliations and account reviews
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve finance-related queries
• Maintain well-organised digital and paper-based filing systems
• Support the Finance Manager with year-end processes and audit preparation
• Carry out ad hoc finance and sales administration duties as required

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, or similar)
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Clear communication skills with a proactive and positive approach

Desirable

• Experience supporting payroll or working with time-tracking systems
• AAT qualification or currently studying towards one

What's on Offer

• Starting salary of 35,000, dependent on experience
• Flexible working hours (Monday to Friday)
• Clear progression pathway to Finance Manager
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Company Benefits Include:

• Profit share bonus scheme
• Increasing holiday entitlement with service (up to 25 days)
• Birthday day off
• Pension scheme
• Milestone and recognition vouchers
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Private healthcare (after 3 years' service)

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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