Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant

Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Benefits: Early Friday finish, free parking, friendly working environment

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and successful business operating within the industrial sector, who are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant to join their busy and friendly team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive finance professional with a good understanding of day-to-day accounting procedures, ideally with an AAT qualification or working towards one.

The position will initially be offered on a temporary basis, with the intention of progressing into a permanent role.

Working within a fast-paced environment, you will take responsibility for a varied range of accounting and administrative duties, supporting the smooth running of the finance function.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, investigating and resolving discrepancies and queries.
• Assisting with month-end accounting procedures and reconciliations.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments.
• Recording bank receipts and payments accurately using QuickBooks.
• Producing financial reports and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Preparing and submitting monthly sales information and reports.
• Managing credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments.
• Raising and processing purchase orders.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, spreadsheets and documentation.
• Supporting general office administration, including filing, answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries.
• Undertaking additional finance and administrative duties as required.

 

Skills & Experience Required

• Ideally 3–5 years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar accounting position.
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards an AAT qualification would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of accounting procedures, including purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial spreadsheets.
• Experience using QuickBooks would be highly desirable, although experience with similar accounting software will be considered.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills.
• Confident communicating with suppliers, customers and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy working environment.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.

 

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £28,000 – £33,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following an initial temporary period.
• Early finish every Friday at 12 noon.
• Free on-site parking.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Varied and interesting responsibilities within an established business.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within a specialist engineering and robotics company.

 

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant looking for a varied position within a friendly and successful business, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.