Join an established business in a varied, hands-on finance role with the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes.

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established business with the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant.

Permanent, full-time position based in Studley, Warwickshire.

Salary:

£28,000 – £32,000 depending on experience + additional benefits

This is a varied, hands-on finance role supporting the day-to-day accounts function, with responsibility across reconciliations, credit control, accounts receivable, supplier payments and general financial administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process day-to-day financial transactions accurately within the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Complete regular bank, company transaction and account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding customer invoices and manage credit control activity.
• Contact customers regarding overdue balances and agreed payment dates.
• Allocate incoming customer payments accurately to the correct accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies and short payments.
• Review aged debt reports and identify overdue or potentially problematic accounts.
• Process supplier invoices and check supporting documentation.
• Prepare supplier payments and ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Allocate transactions to the correct cost centres within the accounting system.
• Liaise with the external accountant and provide supporting financial information where required.
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end requirements.
• Support reporting and wider accounting administration.
• Assist with compliance requirements and ensure financial records remain complete and accurate.
• Provide general finance and administrative support across the business.

Skills & Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience within finance administration, accounts assistance, bookkeeping, credit control or a similar finance role.
• Experience using Xero or another accounting system would be highly advantageous.
• Good understanding of bank reconciliations, purchase ledger and supplier payments.
• Experience managing outstanding invoices and customer payments.
• Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues.
• Comfortable handling confidential financial information.
• Proactive and able to work independently when required.
• An accounting qualification such as AAT would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits:

• £28,000 – £32,000 salary depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Varied role across the finance function.
• Opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes.
• Supportive working environment.
• Long-term opportunity to develop your finance career within an established business.

Please apply.