Accounts Assistant in Darlington

An opportunity for an organised and motivated Accounts Assistant to join a growing manufacturing business, supporting the day-to-day finance function across accounts payable and accounts receivable.

The Company

A dynamic and expanding manufacturing business, based in Darlington, where processes continue to develop alongside growth, offering a varied role within a supportive finance team.

The Role

Reporting to the Management Accountant, responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and matching purchase orders and goods received notes
• Preparing payment runs and reconciling supplier statements
• Raising customer invoices and credit notes
• Allocating receipts and monitoring outstanding balances
• Supporting credit control and resolving customer and supplier queries
• Processing expenses and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with audits and wider finance administration
• Supporting improvements to finance processes and controls

Experience Required

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or Finance Assistant role
• Experience handling a high volume of invoices
• Good understanding of purchase-to-pay processes and VAT
• Strong Excel and accounting systems skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Manufacturing or production experience and ERP knowledge would be advantageous

Remuneration

Competitive salary and benefits package

This is a permanent position and Corepeople Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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