Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: EDP Europe Limited / Critical Facilities Solutions Limited

Reports to: Finance Director

Job Type: Full-time / Permanent – Part time positions considered

EDP Europe Limited, a leading specialist in data centre infrastructure solutions, is seeking an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, helping ensure accuracy and efficiency across all accounting functions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a well-established company that supplies critical equipment and solutions to the data centre industry.

• Process purchase invoices, credit notes, and staff expense claims accurately and promptly.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and liaise with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with sales ledger management, including raising customer invoices and allocating payments.
• Support credit control activities, including chasing overdue accounts professionally.
• Daily bank postings, bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cashbook records.
• Process bank payments, including supplier payments, payroll, and ad hoc transactions in line with company authorisation procedures.
• Manage the accounts mailboxes, ensuring all incoming emails are monitored, prioritised, and actioned promptly.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Assist with VAT & CIS returns and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Liaise with internal departments including sales, operations, and procurement to ensure smooth financial processes.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance team as required.

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar role.
• Sound understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
• Experience using accounting software such as Net Suite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong attention to numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Professional and courteous manner when communicating via email and telephone.

• AAT Level 2–4 (or studying towards qualification).
• Previous experience within the data centre or construction industry environment is advantageous.

• Competitive salary (depending on experience).
• Company pension scheme.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and study support.
• Friendly and supportive working environment within a stable, growing business.
• Onsite parking.