Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Accounts Assistant
Location: Office-Based
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team. This role offers genuine career progression opportunities for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. Whilst the position has a strong focus on purchase ledger activities, you will also gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities including reconciliations, payroll support, sales ledger and month-end processes.
This is a fully office-based role, ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and taking ownership of their responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing purchase ledger invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
- Supporting sales ledger activities, including raising invoices and credit notes.
- Performing regular bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash records.
- Assisting with credit control and management of overdue accounts.
- Supporting the preparation and processing of payroll, including collating and validating payroll data.
- Maintaining the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and depreciation tracking.
- Ensuring financial records and supporting documentation are maintained accurately.
- Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Supporting external audit requirements by providing relevant documentation.
- Providing general administrative support to the finance team as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in a transactional finance or accounts role.
- Strong purchase ledger experience, with exposure to wider finance processes such as reconciliations and month-end activities.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and resolving queries.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £30,000 per annum.
- Clear opportunities for career progression and development.
- Exposure to a broad range of finance activities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Fully office-based role.
If you are looking for a varied Accounts Assistant position where you can develop your skills and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.
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