Accounts Assistant

Role:
Accounts Assistant
Salary: GBP 30,000 – 32,000 per annum

Location:

Near Daventry (Hybrid)

Contract:

initially a 6 month contract

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a growing and forward‑thinking automotive business based near Daventry. Working within a supportive finance team, the Accounts Assistant will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices, payments and reconciliations are processed accurately and efficiently, whilst supporting UK and USA finance operations. This varied position offers long‑term career prospects within a progressive organisation that values initiative, accuracy and teamwork.

• Process supplier invoices and payments accurately using company finance systems.
• Respond to supplier queries via telephone and email in a professional manner.
• Complete supplier and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor and manage the Accounts Payable inbox.
• Produce reports using finance and internal business systems.
• Liaise regularly with the USA Finance Team.
• Utilise Net Suite, Tipalti and Excel to support finance activities.
• Support month‑end processes alongside the wider finance team.
• Assist with finance administration and general office tasks as required.
• Ensure all financial records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures.

• Previous experience working as an Accounts Payable Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Finance Administrator or Accounts Assistant.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good IT skills with the willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible approach and willingness to support wider finance activities.
• Comfortable working within a small, collaborative office environment.
• Accounting qualification desirable but not essential; relevant experience is equally valued.