Accounts Assistant

ACS Staffing Solutions; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Northampton for a temporary-to-permanent role. The position offers £15.00 per hour, 37.5 hours per week, on-site in NN5. ASAP start, with potential for permanent employment.

The role supports day-to-day finance, processing invoices, supplier payments and reconciliations, with VAT and month-end tasks likely to arise. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with VAT and month-end accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Xero.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the finance department and maintain accurate records.
• Process purchase invoices, ensuring correct coding and entry.
• Manage supplier accounts, allocate payments and investigate discrepancies.
• Perform bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process expenses and maintain petty cash records.
• Assist with supplier payment runs and monitor overdue balances.
• Support credit control and follow up on overdue payments.
• Assist with VAT records, VAT returns and other reporting.
• Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments as needed.
• Support month-end procedures, management accounts and year-end prep.
• Maintain financial schedules and assist with payroll reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts experience

Purchase ledger

VAT knowledge

Month-end accounting

Excel

Organisational skills

Deadline-driven

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant

NN5, Northampton

15.00 per hour

37.5 hours per week

Temporary to Permanent

ASAP

About the Role

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

We are recruiting for an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join an established manufacturing business based in Northampton. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to support the day-to-day finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy and is looking for a role with the potential to become permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the finance department and maintaining accurate financial records.


• Processing purchase invoices and ensuring transactions are correctly coded and recorded.


• Managing supplier accounts, allocating payments and investigating statement discrepancies.


• Completing bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.


• Processing expenses and maintaining petty cash records.


• Assisting with supplier payment runs and monitoring outstanding customer balances.


• Supporting credit control and following up on overdue payments.


• Assisting with VAT records, VAT returns and other financial reporting requirements.


• Preparing journals, accruals and prepayments where required.


• Supporting month-end procedures, management accounts and year-end preparation.


• Maintaining financial schedules and assisting with payroll-related reconciliations.


• Liaising with external accountants, suppliers and colleagues to resolve financial queries.


• Ensuring financial records are accurate, organised and maintained in line with company procedures.

About You

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar finance role.


• Good understanding of purchase ledger, reconciliations and general bookkeeping.


• Familiarity with VAT and month-end accounting processes.


• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.


• Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting software, ideally Xero or similar.


• Able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.


• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to support the wider finance team.