Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Role Overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This opportunity would suit either someone with previous accounts experience or a recent graduate/early-career candidate looking to build a career in finance and accounting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations while developing their skills within a supportive and progressive finance function. Key Responsibilities • Perform daily bank reconciliations. • Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time. • Post and allocate sales ledger receipts. • Process a variety of financial transactions, bonuses, online sales income, company credit card transactions and banking-related activities. • Ensure all transactions are posted accurately and reconciled promptly. • Generate payment schedules for supplier payments. • Monitor and manage the finance inbox, responding to queries in a professional and timely manner. • Assist with ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required. About You We welcome applications from both experienced Accounts Assistants and graduates looking to start their career in finance. You will ideally demonstrate: • A willingness to learn and develop. • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. • A positive, proactive and motivated approach. • Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. • Strong problem-solving abilities. • An interest in finance, accounting and continuous professional development. • Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the business. What We're Looking For • Previous experience in an accounts, finance or administrative role would be advantageous but is not essential. • A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related subject would be beneficial for graduate applicants. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, would be an advantage. • A desire to build a long-term career within finance. Our Finance Team Our finance team does more than simply report the numbers. We aim to be a strategic partner to the wider business by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, increase profitability and support informed decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance function where you can develop your skills, contribute ideas and grow your career. This is a role that is based 100% in the office. Please send your CV to apply if you are interested, interviews to take place next week.