Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant

We’re working with a long-standing client in Stokesley, a respected name in their field, who are looking to add an Accounts Payable / Assistant Accountant to their finance team. This is a blended role, offering variety across both areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Support the team with invoice processing, payment scheduling, and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Lead weekly and month-end AP reviews (GRNI, payments on account, overage checks).
• Resolve supplier queries, working closely with the Purchasing team to maintain strong relationships.
• Schedule supplier payments in line with cash flow.
• Ensure internal controls are followed and support process improvements.
• Monitor the AP mailbox and respond promptly to queries.

Assistant Accountant

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Manage debtors and creditors ledgers.
• Maintain the fixed asset register (additions, disposals, depreciation, etc.).
• Post journals (accruals, prepayments), reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet items.
• Submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Review job costing and financial performance reports with the operations team.

Other Tasks

• Complete Office for National Statistics returns.
• Support with annual audit and cover for colleagues when needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• AAT qualified (minimum)
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with Sage 50 & SAP Business ByDesign
• Solid background in accounts payable, ideally in goods for resale
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
• Confident, personable, and proactive

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free on-site parking
• Staff events
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Flexible working hours