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Accounting & Finance
Durham County, NC, USA · Durham, NC, USA · Stanley, ND, USA
Posted on Apr 7, 2026

Job Description

Finance Assistant — (Stanley, UK)

Are you organized, numerate and looking to grow your finance career? Join us as an Accounts Assistant and be part of a supportive finance team that keeps operations running smoothly across the business.
What you’ll do
  • Support the Finance Supervisor with day-to-day finance activities, including accurate processing of purchase and sales ledger transactions.
  • Prepare and maintain financial records and month‑end schedules that feed into management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, KPIs).
  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations (bank, debtors, creditors, accruals and prepayments) and contribute to cashflow and sales reporting.
  • Process supplier invoices, staff expenses and supplier payments, and help manage aged creditors and supplier queries.
  • Raise and manage sales invoices, maintain customer accounts, and support credit control by chasing overdue payments and resolving customer queries.
  • Help maintain financial master data, document internal controls and supply evidence for audits or reviews.
  • Work to the accounting calendar and month‑end timetable while proactively suggesting process improvements.
Who we’re looking for
  • Strong numeracy with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good Excel and IT skills; comfortable working with high‑volume data.
  • Clear written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Well organised, able to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • A flexible, reliable team player who is keen to learn and improve processes.
Qualifications & experience
  • Studying towards, or interested in studying towards, an AAT qualification (or equivalent) — or relevant experience.
  • Some experience in an accounts or finance role (purchase/sales ledger or general processing) is desirable.
  • Experience working with accounting systems and large spreadsheets is an advantage.
Why join us?
  • A hands-on role offering practical finance experience and clear opportunities to develop your accounting skills.
  • A collaborative team environment where new ideas are welcomed and supported.
  • The chance to gain real responsibility in a busy finance function and contribute to continuous improvement.

Closing date for applications: 21/04/2026

Required Skills:

Accounts Payable Management, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Customer Handling, Finance, Financial Accounting, Numeracy, Purchase Ledger, Trial Balances

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

04/22/2026

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