Accounts Assistant

Anne Corder Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing business in Peterborough is seeking an Accounts Assistant. The successful candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, particularly in VAT, and will manage financial tasks like invoicing and payments. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Quarterly company bonus scheme

28.5 days holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in credit control.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process invoices.
• Complete month-end processes and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant accounting qualification (such as AAT)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

I'm delighted to be recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a fast-growing business within Peterborough.

This position requires someone who has excellent attention to detail and is keen to work alongside a friendly team. As part of this role you’ll be involved in processing international payments and occasionally working with European currencies so an understanding of this is key.

About you

• To be suitable for this role you’ll need strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices and ideally have a relevant accounting qualification such as AAT.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Some credit control experience
• Well-rounded communication skills to speak with a variety of customers
• Excellent Word and Excel skills

Your duties will include

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely processing & preparing invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Complete month-end processes including bank and petty cash reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Processing supplier invoices and credits.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.

What's in it for you?

• Company Pension
• Quarterly company bonus scheme which includes the finance team
• 28.5 days holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 8.45AM – 5PM (fully site based)

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative team in a fast growing business please reach out to me today!

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK