Accounts Assistant

northants-chamber; Rugby; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Job summary

A growing multi-discipline development company is seeking an Accounts Assistant based in Rugby. The role involves supporting the finance function with transactional accounting, managing customer accounts, and assisting with management accounts. The ideal candidate should have accounts experience and strong attention to detail. Familiarity with accounting software is advantageous but not essential. This is a full-time office-based position with a salary up to £35,000.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance assistant role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Support finance function with transactional accounting.
• Manage customer accounts and sales invoicing.
• Assist with management accounts and project spend reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Proactive approach

Education

AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

COINS

Sage 50

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant | Full Time | Rugby Office Based | Salary up to £35,000

Accounts Assistant | Full Time | Rugby Office Based | Salary up to £35,000

Wills Consultants are looking for an Accounts Assistant for their client based in Rugby. This role is a hands-on, fast-paced position within a growing, multi-discipline development company operating across commercial and residential sectors. The successful candidate will support the finance function with transactional accounting, ledger management, management accounts and reporting across several group companies.

• Sales invoicing and maintenance of customer accounts
• Credit control and chasing outstanding debts
• Reconciling supplier statements and managing the purchase ledger inbox
• Setting up cashbook payments and maintaining reconciled cashbooks
• Assisting with management accounts and ad hoc project spend reports
• Handling VAT and CIS treatment of invoices

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be practical, proactive, and comfortable working in a small, close-knit finance team within a dynamic business environment.

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance assistant role
• AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified (not essential)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Experience with COINS, Sage 50 or Xero advantageous (but not essential)