At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance operations by managing purchase and sales ledgers, and assisting with month-end processes.
- Company: Join a successful and growing SME in Market Harborough.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 plus benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in finance and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles with strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing SME based in Market Harborough that is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to support its finance function. Working closely with the Finance Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Finance Assistant who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment. The role offers broad exposure across transactional finance, with responsibility for both purchase ledger and sales ledger activities, alongside wider finance administration and month-end support.
THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT ROLE
- Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance department.
- Processing and reconciling purchase invoices, supplier payments and employee expenses.
- Managing supplier accounts and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.
- Raising sales invoices, allocating customer payments and supporting credit control activities.
- Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies where required.
- Preparing payment runs and processing electronic payments.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are posted correctly.
- Assisting with month-end processes and management reporting.
- Supporting VAT return preparation and compliance activities.
- Producing finance reports and assisting with general finance administration.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency within the finance function.
THE PERSON
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role.
- Strong understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger & credit control processes.
- Ideally experience working within an SME environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues.
- Competent Excel and finance system skills.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
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