Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Castle Donington, Derbyshire | £27,500 – £29,500 + Annual Profit Share
Full Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours per Week

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a new opportunity with an established and growing business?

We're recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a successful business based in Castle Donington, offering the opportunity to become part of a supportive accounts team within a busy commercial environment.

This is a varied position with a strong focus on purchase ledger, supplier accounts and day-to-day financial administration.

You'll be working closely with colleagues across the business, helping to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, supplier queries are resolved and the accounts function runs smoothly.

The opportunity would suit someone with previous accounts or purchase ledger experience who is organised, confident working with numbers and looking to build on their experience within a stable, growing business.

About the Business

Our client is an established and growing business specialising in the supply, delivery and installation of kitchen appliances to the UK residential construction sector.

Working with major housebuilders and developers across the country, the business provides a comprehensive service covering product supply, procurement, logistics and installation.

Based at modern premises in Castle Donington, the business offers a professional, team-focused working environment, with opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience as part of an established accounts function.

The Role

Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, you'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounts function, with a particular emphasis on purchase ledger processing, supplier reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.

Your responsibilities will include

• Processing and batching supplier invoices, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes and supporting documentation.
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving invoice and account queries with suppliers and internal departments.
• Reconciling supplier statements and assisting with the preparation of payment runs.
• Processing credit notes, adjustments and other routine accounting transactions.
• Supporting month-end checks, reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and providing general administrative support to the accounts team.

You'll also work closely with colleagues in procurement, stock control and operations, helping to resolve queries and ensure the smooth flow of information between departments.

About You

We're looking for someone who is methodical, reliable and comfortable working in a busy accounts environment.

You'll have a good eye for detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Ideally, you'll have

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or similar finance administration role.
• A good understanding of invoice processing, supplier accounts and reconciliations.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using accounting or business systems.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and resolve queries efficiently.
• A positive, professional approach and the confidence to communicate with suppliers and colleagues.
• Experience within wholesale, distribution, construction or a similarly busy commercial environment would be useful, although not essential.
• What's on Offer
• Salary of £27,500 – £29,500, depending on experience.
• Annual profit share bonus
• Full-time, permanent employment with an established and growing business.
• 37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times within the business's operating hours of 7:30am–5:00pm.
• Modern working environment in Castle Donington.
• Training and guidance on internal accounting systems and procedures.
• The opportunity to develop your accounts experience within a supportive, established team.
• Apply Today

If you have previous accounts or purchase ledger experience and are looking for a new opportunity where you can put your skills to good use, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Olra Recruitment Solutions for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.