Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

We’re recruiting on behalf of a growing manufacturing business looking to appoint a reliable and organised Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys transactional finance, takes pride in accuracy, and is looking for a long-term role within a supportive and expanding business.

Introduction

Working closely within the finance team, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the accounts function, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase ledger invoices, matching to purchase orders and reconciling supplier statements.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and resolving invoice queries.
• Raising customer invoices and credit notes.
• Allocating customer payments and supporting credit control activities.
• Processing daily bank transactions and bank reconciliation's.
• Assisting with month-end finance processes.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, fixed asset registers and employee expenses.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance department.
• Supporting payroll administration when required.

Ideal Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Bookkeeping role.
• Strong knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Adaptable and happy to support the business as it grows and implements a new ERP systems
• Someone seeking a long-term support role rather than rapid career progression

Desirable Skills:

• Experience using Sage, Xero, SAP or other ERP/accounting systems.
• Manufacturing or distribution sector experience.
• AAT qualification (or currently studying).
• Knowledge of VAT and reconciliation's.

Salary: £30K - £35K (Full time on-site role)

Hours: Days - Monday to Friday (Flex on Start Time)

Benefits and Whats On Offer: 

• 40 hrs per week, with flexible start time from 7am until 9am.
• Workplace pension scheme
• 25 Days Holidays + 1 extra for your Birthday + Bank Holidays.
• Long-term opportunity within a growing manufacturing business.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Varied role with exposure to all aspects of transactional finance.
• Opportunity to develop your skills as the business continues to grow

If you’re looking for a secure opportunity with a growing business where your contribution will be valued, please apply for this Accounts Assistant position and we'll be in touch to discuss further.