Job Description
Accounts Assistant (Full Time)
Location: Office-based
Hours: Full time (flexible start between approx. 8am-10am)
Salary: Up to £28,000 (depending on experience)
Reports to: Finance Controller
About the role
We are a growing food distribution business supplying restaurants across the UK. Due to continued growth and a team change, we are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day finance function and allow the Finance Controller to focus on management accounts and business improvement.
This is a hands-on role in a small team, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and working in a fast-paced, growing business.
Working environment & benefits
- Office-based role in a friendly, supportive team
- Flexible start/finish times (within standard office hours)
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays
- Extra day holiday for your birthday
- Additional holiday for length of service (up to 5 days)
- Study support considered after probation
Key responsibilities
- Processing supplier invoices (around 20 per day)
- Posting expenses and credit card transactions
- Bank reconciliations and daily payment allocations
- Supporting weekly payment runs (approx. £80k per week)
- Maintaining accurate records in the finance system
- General finance admin and ad-hoc support to the Finance Controller
The role involves a fair amount of manual processing, so accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
What we're looking for
- Previous experience in an accounts or finance assistant role
- Comfortable with invoice processing, bank recs, and transactional finance
- Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
- Happy working in a small business where tasks can vary
- Confident using finance systems (experience with OrderWise, Sage, Xero, or similar helpful)
- Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn
This role is not suitable for entry-level candidates or graduates with no experience.
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