Iceland Foods
Accounts Assistant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
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Your Role
We’re currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts Team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, compliance with payment terms, and timely resolution of supplier queries.
You’ll also have the opportunity to support the rollout of a new finance system (D365) and contribute to improvements in purchase order processes across overhead and GNFR suppliers.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a detail-focused mindset who enjoys working collaboratively and wants to build hands-on experience within a busy finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and to agreed timescales.
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
- Managing assigned supplier accounts and handling day-to-day queries.
- Completing supplier statement reconciliations within agreed deadlines.
- Supporting the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
- Promoting use of the supplier portal with both suppliers and internal teams.
- Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Supporting the wider Accounts Team with ad-hoc finance tasks as required.
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What we’re looking for
- Basic accounting knowledge and commercial experience.
- AAT Level 2 qualification or above.
- Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Good Excel skills.
- Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or above).
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Personal Attributes
- A collaborative team player.
- Proactive and willing to learn.
- Comfortable working to deadlines in a structured environment.
Why join?
- 12-month FTC offering valuable experience within a busy finance team.
- Exposure to a major finance system implementation (D365).
- Opportunity to build strong foundations in accounts payable and finance operations.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and develop.
What You'll Get From Us
- A competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
- 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday
- 15% store discount and 30% Club Individual restaurant discount
- Charity fundraising events
- Educational sponsorship
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Long service awards
- Reward and recognition
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