Accounts Assistant

Location: Cambridge
Contract: Full-Time, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Hybrid Working Available upon Probation

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our client's finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with finance administration or accounting experience who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of finance activities, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, cashbook management, reconciliations, and month-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Processing and validating supplier invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Reviewing employee expenses and company card submissions
• Maintaining supplier records and verifying bank details
• Ensuring accurate VAT coding and invoice allocation
• Managing supplier and internal finance queries

Sales Ledger

• Raising accurate sales invoices
• Maintaining customer account records
• Supporting credit control activities
• Ensuring VAT compliance and ledger accuracy
• Assisting with month-end sales ledger processes

Finance Operations

• Processing payments and cash receipts
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Supporting month-end and year-end activities
• Maintaining financial records and documentation
• Assisting with fixed asset administration
• Supporting audits and compliance requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar role
• Strong purchase ledger and sales ledger knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Experience using finance or ERP systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of VAT principles
• Experience supporting audits
• Exposure to multi-currency or international finance operations
• Studying towards, or interested in studying, AAT or a similar accounting qualification

What's On Offer?

• Competitive Salary
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Onsite Parking
• Opportunity to develop your finance and accounting skills
• Valuable experience within a complex and fast-paced organisation