Accounts Assistant

Abacus Consulting • Permanent • Corby, North Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £32k / year • 11h ago

Accounts Assistant - UK Head office SME - Corby - £30,000-£32,000

Reporting to the Finance leader, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while supporting month-end activities and helping drive continuous improvement across finance processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a collaborative, forward-thinking business that genuinely invests in its people.

Accounts Assistant: Key Responsibilities

Manage the sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.
Process supplier invoices, expenses and payment runs.
Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
Assist with month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
Support VAT preparation and reporting.
Monitor finance trackers and produce accurate financial information.
Work closely with colleagues, customers, suppliers and external accountants.
Identify discrepancies and support improvements to financial controls and processes.
Provide wider finance and administrative support as required.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on finance role and takes pride in accuracy, organisation and continuous improvement. You'll ideally have:

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
AAT qualification (or currently studying towards it).
Experience with Sage 50 or similar accounting software.
Strong Excel and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
A proactive, positive attitude with the confidence to improve processes.
The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively within a small team.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary of £30,000–£32,000 DOE
Potential study support
Career development opportunities
A supportive, close-knit team environment
The chance to make a real impact within a growing, innovative business

Apply

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your career and make a real impact within a growing international business, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV in confidence to Emma Dawson at Abacus Consulting, retained recruitment partner to Harbury Consulting.

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