Accounts Assistant

I am delighted to be partnering with a growing international business to recruit a newly created Accounts Assistant position. This is far more than a traditional Accounts Assistant role. Alongside the day-to-day transactional accounting, you'll support month-end, project accounting, reconciliations, and work across several finance systems, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience and develop their career. • Competitive salary + hybrid working (3 days WFH/2 days office) + additional employee benefits. • This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a collaborative finance team in a varied role, gaining exposure across multiple areas of finance while supporting UK and overseas operations. • The opportunity to join a successful international business that continues to invest in its people and finance function. • A business whose products make a real difference globally. The Person: Reporting to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include: • Processing purchase and sales invoices, credit notes and maintaining accurate financial records • Supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities • Performing supplier, customer, bank and intercompany reconciliations • Assisting with month-end processes including journals, accruals and prepayments • Supporting project accounting, monitoring project costs and assisting with project profitability reporting • Working across a variety of ERP systems while helping to maintain data accuracy • Supporting internal and external audits • Producing reports and assisting with finance improvement projects The Person: • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role is required. • Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation skills are essential. • Good Excel skills are essential. • Experience using accounting or ERP systems is desirable. • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills are required. • The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines is essential.