Accounts Assistant - Morgan McKinley

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be representing a well-established and market-leading business in Biggleswade in their search for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop within a varied role covering both Accounts Payable and Credit Control. Working closely with the Financial Accountant, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities while joining a collaborative and supportive team. The Role This is a varied finance position where you'll support the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while providing excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: • Process purchase ledger invoices, including matching, coding and posting. • Manage customer accounts and support the credit control process, chasing outstanding payments where required. • Allocate customer receipts and investigate payment discrepancies. • Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts. • Resolve supplier and customer queries in a timely and professional manner. • Reconcile debtor, creditor and intercompany accounts. • Assist with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements. • Prepare payment runs and accurately process banking transactions. • Support month-end and year-end close activities. • Assist with audit requests and provide supporting financial documentation. • Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems. • Provide finance support to colleagues across the wider business. • Assist with ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required. About You: • Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role. • Exposure to Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Credit Control. • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues and suppliers. • A proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Previous experience using an ERP or accounting system would be advantageous.