Accounts Assistant

Location: Northamptonshire
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm | Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum DOE

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a well-established engineering business based in Northamptonshire.

The successful candidate will have strong administration and finance experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment. This role would suit someone who is confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls in a professional manner
• Scanning, uploading, and electronically filing documentation
• Setting up new suppliers and customers within the accounting system
• Processing purchase invoices accurately using an automated invoice processing system
• Raising customer invoices and statements
• Chasing outstanding payments and managing credit control activities
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Requesting VAT invoices where required
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounts duties
• Managing the shared accounts inbox and providing cover during absences
• Downloading and distributing company credit card statements and chasing receipts when required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administration role
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero would be advantageous
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Professional and confident approach when communicating with suppliers and customers

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly or email your CV to . You can also call Maria on .

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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