Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established and successful organisation within the manufacturing sector to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant or Accounts Payable professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and established manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on accounts payable, while also supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting and month-end processes.
This is a hybrid working position, offering a combination of office and home working.
Key Responsibilities:
• Managing the day-to-day accounts payable process across the business
• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised in line with company procedures
• Assisting with supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies
• Dealing with supplier queries and resolving invoice and payment issues promptly
• Maintaining accurate supplier accounts and ensuring records are kept up to date
• Assisting with month-end procedures, including reconciliations and accruals
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and ensuring payment deadlines are met
• Liaising with purchasing, operations and other internal departments to resolve queries
• Assisting with general finance administration and day-to-day accounting duties
• Supporting the wider finance team with reporting and ad hoc duties as required
Requirements:
• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Good understanding of accounts payable processes
• Previous experience handling a high volume of invoices
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems would be advantageous
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or similarly fast-paced environment would be beneficial
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider finance team
What's On Offer:
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to join a well-established and successful manufacturing business
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent long-term career progression prospects
• Varied role with exposure to the wider finance function
This role would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant or Accounts Payable professional looking for their next opportunity within a successful manufacturing business, with the chance to develop their wider finance experience while benefiting from the flexibility of hybrid working.
If you feel you have the relevant experience and are interested in exploring the opportunity, please apply via the link below
