Assistant Accountant

Think Trevor James Recruitment Ltd

Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 10 days

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire ST9 0ET, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A dynamic SME in Stoke on Trent is hiring an Assistant Accountant for a full-time, office-based role with a salary range of £33,000 to £35,000.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar position, ideally within an SME, and should be familiar with double-entry bookkeeping up to trial balance.
Key responsibilities include maintaining financial records, processing invoices, reconciling bank transactions, and assisting with month-end processes.
Candidates should possess proficiency in accounting systems like Sage 50, Xero, or QuickBooks, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a supportive finance team.

Assistant Accountant- Stoke on TrentOffice-based | Full-time | Growing SME | Salary £33000-£35000

A dynamic and growing SME is seeking a hands-on Assistant Accountant to support its finance function and take ownership of day-to-day transactional accounting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working up to trial balance level who’s ready to expand their skills in a fast-paced business environment.

?? Key Responsibilities:The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records across all core ledgers, including:

Sales Ledger: Customer invoicing, payment allocation, credit control, and cash collection
Purchase Ledger: Supplier invoice processing, PO matching, payment runs, and query resolution
General Ledger: Journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and control account reconciliations
Bank Ledger / Cash Book: Posting and reconciling all bank transactions
Petty Cash: Recording and reconciling petty cash usage
Fixed Asset Register: Tracking assets and calculating depreciation
Trial Balance Prep: Assist with monthly trial balance and VAT returns
Work closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
Support month-end processes and year-end audits

? What They're Looking For:

Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an SME
Strong grasp of double-entry bookkeeping up to trial balance
Experience with systems like Sage 50, Xero, or QuickBooks
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
Detail-oriented with strong organisation and communication skills
AAT qualified or working towards ACCA/CIMA/AAT

�? Why Join Them?

Join a supportive and collaborative finance team
Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting areas
Great opportunity to grow professionally within a thriving business

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