Accounts Assistant

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd • Permanent • Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £35k / year • 2d ago

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

MARKET HARBOROUGH

£30,000 to £35,000 + BENEFITS

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing SME based in Market Harborough that is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to support its finance function.

Working closely with the Finance Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Finance Assistant who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment. The role offers broad exposure across transactional finance, with responsibility for both purchase ledger and sales ledger activities, alongside wider finance administration and month-end support.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT ROLE

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance department.
Processing and reconciling purchase invoices, supplier payments and employee expenses
Managing supplier accounts and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
Raising sales invoices, allocating customer payments and supporting credit control activities
Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies where required
Preparing payment runs and processing electronic payments
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are posted correctly
Assisting with month-end processes and management reporting
Supporting VAT return preparation and compliance activities
Producing finance reports and assisting with general finance administration
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency within the finance function

THE PERSON

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role
Strong understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger & credit control processes
Ideally experience working within an SME environment
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues
Competent Excel and finance system skills

TO APPLY

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to join a friendly and growing business in Market Harborough, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.

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