Accounts Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Nottingham. This hybrid role involves managing purchase ledgers, reconciliations, and sales ledger duties, providing essential support within a friendly finance team. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of accounting principles, proficiency in accounting software, and strong attention to detail. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.00 to £17.00, plus 25 days holiday, and a pathway from temporary to permanent employment.

Benefits

25 days holiday paid per year

Bank holidays off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Looking after the purchase ledger, matching and coding invoices.
• Raising purchase orders.
• Managing the cashbook and reconciliations.
• Sales ledger duties including raising invoices and producing credit notes.

Skills

Basic knowledge of accounting principles

Proficiency in accounting software

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Good organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Fantastic opportunity for an allround accounts assistant
• Hybrid working, progression available

About Our Client

Our client is in the engineering and manufacturing industry, and has a medium sized, friendly finance team who all work together to support each other. You will have the opportunity to learn and develop.

Job Description

• Looking after the purchase ledger, matching and coding invoices
• Raising PO's
• Looking after the cashbook,
• Reconciliations
• Sales ledger duties, raising sales invoices, producing credit notes, setting up new accounts and credit limits
• Financial reporting
• Any other ad hoc duties

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities.

What's on Offer

• Hourly rate of £14.00 to £17.00, depending on experience, plus 25 days holiday paid per year and all bank holidays.
• Temporary to permanent role
• Opportunity to work within the industrial and manufacturing sector in Eastwood.
• Gain valuable experience in accounting and finance roles.

If you are passionate about accounting and finance and are looking for a temporary opportunity in Eastwood, we encourage you to apply for the Accounts Assistant role today!