Accounts Assistant

Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to develop their accounting skills within a busy and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting a variety of transactional and month-end accounting activities.

This position would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong Excel skills, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.

• Process and manage purchase and sales invoices accurately within the accounting system.
• Handle invoice processing and ensure supporting documentation is complete and compliant.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Allocate customer payments and cash receipts to customer accounts.
• Assist with credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments.
• Review customer account information and credit limits where required.
• Respond to customer, supplier and internal finance queries.
• Support month-end accounting processes and preparation of financial information.
• Perform account reconciliations, including supplier, customer, bank and intercompany accounts.
• Assist with maintaining schedules for fixed assets, prepayments, accruals and operating expenses.
• Maintain accurate financial records and provide administrative support to the finance team.
• Contribute to financial reporting and support wider finance projects when required.

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role.
• Experience of purchase ledger and/or sales ledger processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (essential). A good understanding of invoice processing, reconciliations and financial administration.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and resolving discrepancies.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Previous credit control experience.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP/accounting system.
• Studying towards, or holding, an accounting qualification such as AAT.

• Salary of £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy finance function.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance activities.
• Opportunity to develop your technical accounting skills and progress your finance career.