Accounts Assistant

Astute Recruitment; Hemington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Standard pension contribution

Job summary

Astute Recruitment are working with an established business in Castle Donington to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. The role involves day-to-day transactional finance, accounts payable, VAT, payroll support, and liaising with suppliers and customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role, a solid understanding of transactional finance and Accounts Payable, and strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Solid understanding of transactional finance and Accounts Payable.
• Payroll or wage submission experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day Accounts Payable duties.
• Processing supplier invoices and payments.
• Monitoring aged debt and supporting Credit Control.
• Supporting cash flow management on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Processing VAT returns.
• Supporting weekly and monthly payroll processing.
• Processing pension contributions and PAYE.
• Reconciling payroll accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, accountants and banks.
• Maintaining confidential payroll information.
• Supporting the Finance Director with wider finance duties.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Astute Recruitment are working with an established business in Castle Donington to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. The position would suit someone with a solid transactional finance background who enjoys variety and is comfortable taking ownership of their workload. Previous payroll or wage submission experience would be highly advantageous, although this is not essential.

The Role Will Involve:

• Managing day–to–day Accounts Payable duties
• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Monitoring aged debt and supporting Credit Control
• Supporting weekly and monthly cash flow management
• Processing and submitting VAT returns
• Supporting weekly and monthly payroll processing
• Processing pension contributions and PAYE
• Reconciling payroll accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting with P11Ds, P45s and P60s
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, accountants, banks and other third parties
• Maintaining accurate financial records and confidential payroll information
• Supporting the Finance Director with wider finance and administrative duties as required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator or similar finance role
• Good understanding of transactional finance and Accounts Payable
• Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Payroll or wage submission experience would be highly advantageous but is not essential
• Comfortable working independently and managing their own workload
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Professional, trustworthy and able to handle confidential information
• Proactive team player who is happy to support wider finance duties when required

Benefits & Hours:

• Salary: 35,000
• Permanent, fully office–based role in Castle Donington
• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm, with flexibility to start from 7:30am
• 30–minute lunch Monday to Thursday
• Friday: 9:30am – 3:30pm with no lunch break
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Standard company pension contribution