Accounts Assistant - UK Head office SME - Corby - £30,000-£32,000
Reporting to the Finance leader, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while supporting month-end activities and helping drive continuous improvement across finance processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a collaborative, forward-thinking business that genuinely invests in its people.
Accounts Assistant: Key Responsibilities
- Manage the sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.
- Process supplier invoices, expenses and payment runs.
- Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
- Assist with month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support VAT preparation and reporting.
- Monitor finance trackers and produce accurate financial information.
- Work closely with colleagues, customers, suppliers and external accountants.
- Identify discrepancies and support improvements to financial controls and processes.
- Provide wider finance and administrative support as required.
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on finance role and takes pride in accuracy, organisation and continuous improvement. You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
- AAT qualification (or currently studying towards it).
- Experience with Sage 50 or similar accounting software.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- A proactive, positive attitude with the confidence to improve processes.
- The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively within a small team.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £30,000–£32,000 DOE
- Potential study support
- Career development opportunities
- A supportive, close-knit team environment
- The chance to make a real impact within a growing, innovative business
Apply
If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your career and make a real impact within a growing international business, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV in confidence to Emma Dawson at Abacus Consulting, retained recruitment partner to Harbury Consulting
