Accounts Assistant

Are you an experienced Accounts professional looking for a role that offers both flexibility and long-term stability? Join a growing business in a thriving manufacturing and distribution sector, where your finance expertise will be valued and where a 4 day working week is available (with up to 35 hours also considered).

· 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 28 days

· Free on-site parking

· 4% employer contributory pension scheme

· Join a thriving and resilient industry with excellent long-term career stability

Our client is a growing organisation within the manufacturing and distribution sector. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong relationships with both customers and suppliers. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual to join a busy finance department. You will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, maintaining supplier accounts, and supporting wider finance activities. The role also offers exposure to finance systems, reporting, reconciliations and cross-departmental support.

• Process supplier invoices, matching quantities, prices and VAT before posting to the accounts system.
• Investigate and report invoice discrepancies, liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Monitor outstanding supplier invoices and proactively chase where required.
• Post overhead invoices and ensure payment deadlines are accurately maintained.
• Set up new supplier accounts and verify supplier bank details.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any account queries.
• Process employee expenses and verify supporting documentation.
• Post supplier payments and issue remittance advice.
• Manage company credit card transactions and monthly reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate filing and record-keeping systems.
• Support environmental reporting requirements and provide holiday cover within the finance function.
• Assist with general administration and supplier-related enquiries.

• Previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Administration role.
• Strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team.
• A proactive approach and willingness to support wider business functions.

Interviews

Interviews will be taking place for this position on Wednesday 18 November.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV online or email . For a confidential chat and further information, please contact Vicky on .

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.