Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Accounts Assistant
Salary: up to £28,000
Location: Sheffield
Type: Full time, Permanent
Overview
2Fawcett are recruiting for a Accounts Assistant, to join an industry leader located in Sheffield on a permanent, full time basis.
As the accounts assistant, you will be reporting to the Finance Manager, providing accounts and administrative support.
The Role & Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant
- Inputting invoice data for sales and purchase invoices
- Reconciling bank accounts
- Checking purchasing invoices against relevant orders
- Ensuring all timesheets are collected on time for payment
- Calculating and processing payroll
- Updating new employees on Sage payroll
- Assisting with financial audits and controls
- Completing general office duties and document control
- Updating suppliers and customers on Sage Accounts
- Checking purchasing invoices against relevant orders
Requirements of the Accounts Assistant
- Microsoft Excel knowledge
- Experience in using SAGE
- Experience of administering payroll
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across 2Fawcett Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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