March Recruitment
Our client are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team of 4–5 people. This opportunity would suit either a candidate looking to begin a career in accounts with full training provided, or an individual with prior accounts experience, particularly within purchase ledger.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing and data entry of purchase ledger invoices
- Assisting with the onboarding of new contractors onto the HR system
- Maintaining accurate filing systems (electronic and paper-based)
- Drafting routine correspondence and letters
- Providing ad hoc administrative and operational support to the wider accounts team
Key Attributes
- Entry-level candidates with a keen interest in developing a career in finance considered (full training provided), or
- Candidates with previous accounts experience, ideally with exposure to purchase ledger processes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive and flexible approach to supporting the wider team
- Competency in Microsoft Office applications
Study Support
For the right candidate, and subject to performance and business discretion, the company may consider funding AAT study after approximately nine months of employment. Please note this is not guaranteed.
Benefits
- 20 days holiday and after 5 years it rises to 25 (plus bank holidays)
- Auto enrolment pension
- Option to take out AXA private healthcare after 6 months probation (employee only)
Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills.Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
March Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept March Recruitment’s Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore give us consent to contact you.
Consultant: Donna Jackson
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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