Accounts Assistant

£Competitve

Date Posted: Tuesday 22 September 2026

, Ref: 420

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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