Junior Accounts Assistant

Junior Accounts Assistant

Babraham, near Cambridge

£22,000-£26,000 per annum (depending on education / experience)

We are working with an established biotechnology company, based on the Babraham Research Campus who are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone starting their career in finance who is keen to learn and develop within a supportive, fast-paced environment.

The RoleYou'll support the Accounts Payable function, helping to ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. Working closely with colleagues across Finance and international teams, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, including logging, coding, and matching to purchase orders
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with internal teams and suppliers
• Assist with BACS payment runs and ensure timely, accurate payments
• Reconcile supplier statements and review aged creditor reports
• Handle supplier queries via phone and email, building positive relationships
• Support credit card reconciliations and weekly reporting
• Assist with ad-hoc finance tasks as required

About You

• Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent); finance-related study is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Organised and able to manage deadlines effectively
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills
• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn

What We Offer

• A supportive team environment with full training provided
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within finance
• Exposure to international business operations

If you're looking to build a career in finance and gain hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, we'd love to hear from you!