Accounts Assistant

The Ashcourt Group; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in quarry operations is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day accounting tasks. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience with operational finance while studying towards AAT. Key responsibilities include assisting with ledger tasks, data input, and monthly reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and attention to detail. The role provides study support and access to various employee benefits, set in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Study support (AAT or equivalent)

Employee assistance programme

Discounts at restaurants, shops, gyms

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Understanding of finance activities is beneficial.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Desirable experience within aggregates, quarrying, or construction industries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Sales and Purchase Ledger tasks.
• Input and reconcile operational and financial data.
• Analyze data using Excel to identify anomalies.
• Support month-end activities including reconciliations.
• Work collaboratively with finance and operational teams.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Education

Studying towards AAT or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated and detail‑focused individual to support the day‑to‑day accounting activities within our quarry operations. If you enjoy working with numbers, systems and operational teams, this role will give you valuable exposure across a busy and dynamic environment.

As an Accounts Assistant studying towards AAT, you will receive direct support from experienced team members, combining hands-on operational knowledge with the development of strong Excel, problem‑solving and modern systems skills. This is an excellent opportunity to build a finance career within our growing organisation.

What’s in it for you?

• Study support (AAT or equivalent)
• Access to our benefits platform including employee assistance programme and 24/7 GP
• Discounts at restaurants, shops, gyms and holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare, electric car and cycle‑to‑work
• Genuine development opportunities within a growing business
• Exposure to operational finance within an active quarry environment
• Supportive team focused on high standards and continuous improvement

What you’ll do

• Assist with Sales and Purchase Ledger tasks
• Input, validate and reconcile operational and financial data
• Use Excel to analyse data, identify anomalies and support reporting
• Assist with cost tracking, stock movements and performance reporting
• Support month‑end activities including reconciliations and reporting packs
• Help improve data accuracy and consistency at source
• Work collaboratively with operational and finance colleagues to resolve issues

What you’ll bring

• Full UK driving licence
• Studying towards AAT (or equivalent) — ideal but not essential
• Previous experience in a similar role and an understanding of finance activities
• Desirable: experience within a similar industry (aggregates, quarrying, waste, construction), but not essential
• Strong IT skills, including confident Excel capability (Pivot tables, Lookups, General data management and analysis)
• Accuracy, attention to detail and eagerness to learn
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with both finance and operational teams

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