Accounts Assistant

Olra Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Hemington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share bonus

Job summary

Olra Recruitment Solutions Ltd is working with a Castle Donington-based client to recruit an Accounts Assistant focused on purchase ledger and day-to-day financial administration. The role offers a competitive salary and an annual profit share bonus, with a 37.5-hour week.

The successful candidate will handle supplier invoices, reconciliations and month-end tasks within a busy accounts team in Derbyshire.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Good Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process, check and batch supplier invoices.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve invoice queries.
• Assist with supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Support month-end checks and general accounts administration.
• Liaise with purchasing, stock control and operations to resolve queries.

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Castle Donington, Derbyshire | £27,500 – £29,500 + Annual Profit Share

Full Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours per Week

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger professional looking for a new opportunity with an established and growing business?

We're recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a successful business based in Castle Donington, offering a varied position within an established accounts team, a competitive salary and an annual profit share bonus.

The role will focus primarily on purchase ledger, supplier accounts and day-to-day financial administration. You'll be working closely with colleagues across the business, helping to maintain accurate financial records, resolve supplier queries and ensure the smooth running of the accounts function.

About the Business

Our client is an established business specialising in the supply, delivery and installation of kitchen appliances to the UK residential construction sector.

Working with major housebuilders and developers across the country, the business offers a professional, team-focused working environment from its modern premises in Castle Donington.

The Role

Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing, checking and batching supplier invoices.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes and supporting documentation.
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving supplier invoice queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and assisting with the preparation of payment runs.
• Processing credit notes, adjustments and other accounting transactions.
• Supporting month-end checks, reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting general accounts administration.
• Liaising with colleagues across purchasing, stock control and operations to resolve queries.

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or similar finance administration role, who is organised, accurate and comfortable working in a busy commercial environment.

• Practical experience processing supplier invoices and maintaining purchase ledger records.
• A good understanding of supplier reconciliations and resolving invoice queries.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems.
• The ability to manage your workload, meet deadlines and work accurately.
• Good communication skills and a positive, professional approach.

Experience within wholesale, distribution, construction or a similar commercial environment would be advantageous, although not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £27,500 – £29,500, depending on experience.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• 37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Flexible start and finish times within the business's operating hours of 7:30am–5:00pm.
• Modern working environment in Castle Donington.
• Training and guidance on internal accounting systems and procedures.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within an established accounts team.