Your New Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance team with a range of day-to-day accounting tasks. This is a hands-on position where accuracy, organisation, and initiative are essential. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to grow into an Assistant Accountant role.Key responsibilities include:

Processing and matching purchase invoices to purchase orders
Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining supplier accounts
Handling supplier queries and maintaining strong relationships
Performing bank reconciliations and managing petty cash
Credit control and allocation of payments and receipts
Preparing financial summaries and reports for management

Our Client is Looking For

A proactive and detail-oriented individual who is confident working independently and thrives in a busy environment. The ideal candidate will be eager to take ownership of their responsibilities and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Experience using Sage (essential)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication and telephone skills
Ability to work independently and make confident decisions
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Qualified by experience - formal qualifications are not essential if you have relevant hands-on experience

What You'll Get in Return

Competitive salary
20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Supportive team environment with opportunities for career development
Working hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 08:45 - 16:15
- Friday: 08:45 - 15:00
- Office-based role

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