Accounts Assistant

We''re working on a confidential basis with a well-established business to find an Accounts Assistant who enjoys getting the detail right and wants a proper say in how the finance function runs.This is a hands-on role in a busy team. You''ll share responsibility for accounts payable, keep the records clean and accurate, and get genuinely involved in month-end. It suits someone who likes owning their work, tends to spot the discrepancies before anyone else does, and prefers variety over one narrow lane.What you''ll be doingRunning the accounts payable function alongside a colleague, including preparing and processing payment runsProcessing supplier invoices accurately and making sure creditors are paid on timeKeeping financial spreadsheets and accounting records up to dateReviewing and reconciling employee expense claims in line with company policySupporting month-end, including reconciliations and reportingAdministering company fuel card records and transactionsProviding finance and admin support to the wider team, and picking up ad hoc tasks as they ariseWho this will suitSomeone with experience in accounts payable, finance or a similar accounting roleIdeally AAT qualified or studying towards it, or with equivalent experience, and confident with double-entry, accruals and prepaymentsStrong on Excel, including Pivot Tables and SUMIFSComfortable with accounting software, ideally SageOrganised, accurate and calm under a deadline, with a good eye for numbers that don''t quite ..... full job details .....