Accounts Assistant

Interaction Recruitment • Permanent • Peterborough, Peterborough, England, United Kingdom • 5d ago

Accounts Assistant

Location: Peterborough
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Interaction Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a successful and growing business based in Peterborough, who are looking to appoint an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently.

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will provide support across a variety of finance functions and work closely with the wider finance team to ensure the smooth running of daily financial operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
Assisting with bank reconciliations and daily cash postings.
Supporting credit control activities where required.
Processing expenses and company payments.
Assisting with month-end procedures, including accruals and prepayments.
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with company procedures.
Supporting the finance team with ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks.

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role.
A good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations.
Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems.
Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
A proactive attitude with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
AAT qualifications or current studies would be advantageous but are not essential.

What's on Offer

Company pension.
Generous holiday entitlement.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Study support (where applicable).
Genuine career progression opportunities.
Friendly and supportive working environment.
Monday to Friday working hours.

Apply Now

If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career and would like to join a growing organisation where your contribution will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact Interaction Recruitment on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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