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Accounts Assistant
Market Harborough
£30,000 to £35,000 + BENEFITS
The Opportunity
We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing SME based in Market Harborough that is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to support its finance function.
Working closely with the Finance Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or Finance Assistant who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment. The role offers broad exposure across transactional finance, with responsibility for both purchase ledger and sales ledger activities, alongside wider finance administration and month-end support.
The Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant Role
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance department.
- Processing and reconciling purchase invoices, supplier payments, and employee expenses
- Managing supplier accounts and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
- Raising sales invoices, allocating customer payments, and supporting credit control activities
- Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies where required
- Preparing payment runs and processing electronic payments
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are posted correctly
- Assisting with month-end processes and management reporting
- Supporting VAT return preparation and compliance activities
- Producing finance reports and assisting with general finance administration
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency within the finance function
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The Person
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role
- Strong understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control processes
- Ideally experience working within an SME environment
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers, customers, and colleagues
- Competent Excel and finance system skills
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If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to join a friendly and growing business in Market Harborough, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
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