Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to grow within a collaborative and commercially focused finance team?
We're supporting a growing organisation in the professional services sector to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build on their transactional finance experience while supporting wider month-end reporting and process improvement initiatives.
Position Overview
- Job Title: Accounts Assistant
- Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Type: Permanent, Full-Time
- Working Arrangement: Office-based (hybrid options available for the right candidate)
- Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
- Reporting to: Financial Controller
Why This Role?
This is not your standard transactional finance role.
You'll be joining a well-structured finance team working directly alongside a Financial Controller and two Management Accountants. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable function, support with bank reconciliations, supplier payments, and play a key part in the month-end close process.
You'll also get exposure to system migrations, cashflow forecasting and cross-entity work - making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and is ready to develop.
What You'll Be Doing
Accounts Payable
- End-to-end ownership of the accounts payable process
- Process and code purchase invoices accurately and promptly
- Prepare mid and end-of-month payment runs
- Support cashflow forecasting with payment visibility and planning
Supplier Queries & Invoicing
- Ensure correct entity invoicing and resolve supplier account queries
- Liaise with regional offices to resolve discrepancies and novation queries
Bank Reconciliations
- Perform daily bank reconciliations and allocate direct debit payments
- Investigate unreconciled items and ensure timely resolution
Month-End Support
- Assist with accruals, prepayments and intercompany reconciliations
- Help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and other supporting documents
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across departments
- Respond to internal and external finance queries
- Support with recharge invoicing and audit reconciliations
Compliance & Process Improvement
- Ensure correct VAT treatment on expenses and invoices
- Contribute to system upgrades and process improvements
What We're Looking For
- Experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Finance role
- Strong knowledge of transactional finance processes
- Familiarity with Xero, NetSuite or other accounting software
- Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
- A proactive and collaborative attitude
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Why Join?
- Work for a well-established, forward-thinking business
- Be part of a professional but down-to-earth finance team
- Get genuine exposure to a variety of finance functions
- Support change and continuous improvement across the department
- Opportunities for long-term career growth
If you're an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now to find out more.
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