Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant Nottingham (NG8) £30,000 - £35,000 Full-Time Permanent Office-Based Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

A well-established and highly respected business is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This position has become available due to a long-serving team member retiring after 18 years, offering an excellent handover period and the opportunity to join a stable, supportive environment. The role would suit someone who enjoys a varied accounts position, takes pride in accuracy, and is looking for a long-term stable opportunity within a friendly and close-knit finance team.

• Managing the purchase ledger for one group company
• Matching supplier invoices and resolving supplier queries
• Preparing and processing BACS payment runs
• Daily banking, bank reconciliations and posting payments
• Processing credit card transactions and expense analysis
• Preparing and posting journals
• Intercompany invoicing and reconciliations
• Maintaining petty cash records
• Supporting payroll processes and posting payroll journals
• Assisting with month-end and period-end reporting
• Producing reports and ensuring sales and purchase ledgers are closed accurately

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role
• Strong purchase ledger experience
• Experience carrying out bank reconciliations and journal postings
• Good Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and manage routine monthly deadlines

• Sage 200 or other Sage accounting software
• Payroll and PAYE processing
• P11D exposure
• Experience working across multiple companies/entities

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
• Extensive handover from a long-serving team member
• Stable and secure business environment
• Friendly and supportive finance team
• Full-time office-based role with consistent working hours
• Excellent public transport links

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional seeking a varied role within a well-established business where they can make a genuine long-term contribution.