Accounts Assistant

Overview

Role: Accounts Assistant

Salary: GBP 30,000 - 32,000 per annum

Location: Daventry

Contract: 6 month FTC with the potential of a permanent opportunity.

Role

Summary:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a growing automotive business based near Daventry. Working within a supportive finance and administration team, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing supplier transactions, and supporting both UK and USA finance operations. This position offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to a business with exciting growth plans.

• Process supplier invoices and payments accurately using finance systems
• Respond to supplier queries and telephone
• Complete supplier and balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitor and manage the accounts payable inbox
• Generate reports from finance and internal business systems
• Liaise regularly with the USA finance team
• Utilise Net Suite, Tipalti, Microsoft Office, and Excel
• Support month-end activities and reconciliation processes
• Assist with wider finance and administrative duties as required
• Contribute to the success of the Accounts Payable Assistant function through accurate and timely financial administration

• Previous experience within finance, accounts payable, purchase ledger, or administration environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the business
• Comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Good numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic IT skills with willingness to learn new systems
• Accounting qualification desirable but not essential
• Flexible approach with the ability to support multiple finance activities
• Experience working within a collaborative office environment
• Ability to build positive working relationships with suppliers, customers, and colleagues
• Proven capability to succeed as an Accounts Assistant