Accounts Assistant

Salary/Rate:£26000 - £28000 per annum
Job type:Perm
Location:Brighouse, West Yorkshire

About the Role

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a long standing business in the Huddersfield area that is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its team and provide essential support within the finance function.

As an Accounts Assistant you will cover a wide range of responsibilities across the Finance department and the ideal candidate will be adaptable, diligent and confident in managing multiple tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and is keen to build a deeper understanding of how Finance underpins the wider business.

What will you be doing:

Handling Credit control:

  • Setting up new customer accounts using internal credit checking procedures.
  • Allocating incoming payments accurately.
  • Contacting customers by phone to chase overdue payments.
  • Using internal CRM and RMA processes to raise credits and resolve customer queries.

Overseeing the Purchase Ledger:

  • Processing overhead purchase invoices and obtaining approval from budget holders.
  • Processing purchase ordered invoices and resolving queries with suppliers or Supply Chain.
  • Managing container planning invoices and liaising with Supply Chain on discrepancies.
  • Updating supplier accounts, posting bank payments, and allocating correctly
  • Completing full supplier statement reconciliations

What skills are we looking for?

  • Previous experience gained within a similar Finance role.
  • Strong command of written and spoken English
  • Good IT literacy
  • Ability to work accurately to deadlines
  • Experience with Winman is beneficial, however training on internal systems will be provided

What's in it for you?

  • Up to £28,000 per annum
  • 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
  • On site parking
  • Strong progression opportunities

Send us your CV below, or contact Emma Johnsen for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Job ref: EJ/6402Post Date: 27.11.25

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