Accounts Assistant

Overview

Our Wellingborough-based client is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their busy and supportive finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who is looking to further develop their skills within a varied and rewarding role. The successful candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines. If you enjoy working as part of a team and have a proactive approach, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the purchase ledger, including accurately processing supplier invoices.
• Chasing outstanding customer payments and overdue monies.
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Posting cash receipts and payments.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
• Providing general accounts and finance administration support.

The Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working within an accounting or finance department.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, team-focused attitude.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel).

Experience and Skill Requirements

• Good literacy and numeracy skills (equivalent to GCSE 5+in English and Maths)
• Working knowledge in basic use of MS Office
• Relevant experience of a similar role covering most of the same areas
• Have worked with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage
• Experience of using MS Excel in an Operations role
• Proactive

Remuneration

• £27,000- £29,000 per annum depending on experience
• Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• On site Parking and Company Pension

Based in Wellingborough, this role is within a commutable distance of Northampton, Kettering, Bedford and Milton Keynes. Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.  Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying to this vacancy, you are consenting to Debbie Burbage Recruitment making contact with you and processing your data in line with our Privacy Policy under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations).  For further information relating to our Privacy Policy please see the link in the footer of our website.