Accounts Assistant

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful business in Kettering is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team. This role offers a great opportunity for someone with solid accounts experience to develop further in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling statements, and assisting with payroll preparation. The role offers flexibility in work hours and benefits including 29 days annual leave, pension support, and AAT study assistance. If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy collaborative work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Pension

Parking

AAT study support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance assistant role.
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately.
• Reconcile supplier statements and bank accounts.
• Process employee expense claims.
• Assist with payment runs accurately and on time.
• Assist with payroll information preparation.
• Support month-end activities.
• Provide general finance administration support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Finance systems experience

Excel

Communication skills

Job description

We are delighted to be working exclusively with our client, a successful business based in Kettering, to recruit a Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid accounts experience who is looking to develop their skills further in a supportive and professional environment.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, duties include:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately, and resolving any related queries with suppliers or internal teams
• Reconciling supplier statements and bank accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
• Processing employee expense claims in line with company policies
• Assisting with payment runs, ensuring payments are made accurately and on time
• Assisting with the collection, checking, and preparation of payroll information ahead of payroll processing
• Supporting month-end activities
• Providing general finance administration support and assisting with ad hoc finance tasks as required

The Candidate

We are looking for someone with previous experience in an accounts or finance assistant role who takes pride in their work and brings a strong eye for detail. You will have experience working within an accounts or finance environment and feel confident using Excel and finance systems, although advanced Excel skills are not required. You will work accurately and conscientiously, with a high level of attention to detail, and communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues. You will also enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team and demonstrate a genuine willingness to learn, develop, and support the wider finance function.

Remuneration

• £26,000 - c£30,000 depending on experience
• 37.5 hours per week, flexible start and finish times – Office-based
• 29 days, including statutory bank holidays
• AAT study support considered, depending on the candidate
• Pension, Parking

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