Accounts Assistant

Overview

We are working with our Kettering based client who is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to join a business in a varied role where you will continue to grow and develop. This is a busy and fast paced position which requires someone who is highly organised, able to work well under pressure and has excellent attention to detail. The company is passionate about supporting development and study support is provided for the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage shared finance email inboxes, responding to queries and filing correspondence promptly.
• Carry out weekly bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
• Maintain the sales ledger, including credit control and monitoring outstanding customer balances.
• Produce reports on unpaid invoices and follow established processes for outstanding accounts.
• Process purchase ledger transactions, ensuring supplier invoices are recorded accurately.
• Assist with payroll preparation and support payroll-related administration.
• Prepare VAT information and support VAT reporting requirements.
• Complete month-end reconciliations, journals, and financial adjustments.
• Maintain and update finance process documentation and procedure guides.
• Participate in the team telephone rota, providing support for incoming calls.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have good literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE grade 5 or above in English and Maths, and experience using Microsoft Office Excel in a finance environment. Applicants may be studying towards AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualifications, or alternatively be qualified through relevant practical experience. You will have previous experience working in a similar accounts role covering many of the transactional duties, along with experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero and Sage. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage workloads effectively are essential, together with a positive and professional approach and strong communication skills.

Remuneration

• £26,500 per annum
• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
• 4 days in the office, 1 working from home after successful completion of probation
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, option to buy more holidays
• Study support and additional benefits

Based in Kettering, this role is within a commutable distance of Northampton, Rushden, Wellingborough, Market Harborough and Corby. 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.