Accounts Assistant

Impact Recruitment Services; Towcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary circa £30,000

Mon-Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm

Stable, long-term opportunity

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Services in Towcester, UK, is recruiting anAccounts Assistant to fully own the purchase ledger and help with finance and stock processes. You’ll work closely with the Finance Director and colleagues to keep financial and operational activities running smoothly.

The role covers ownership of the purchase ledger, payment runs, supplier liaison, and involvement in improvement projects. Strong Excel skills and accounting software experience are required.

Qualifications

• Purchase ledger or accounts assistant experience
• Experience in a finance environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using accounting software
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and collaborative attitude

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the purchase ledger function
• Preparing monthly payment runs
• Managing credit card invoice reconciliation
• Reviewing delivery documentation and supporting stock administration
• Checking import documentation and investigating discrepancies
• Liaising with suppliers, warehouse teams and internal departments
• Supporting business improvement projects and general administrative activities as required

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts experience

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

EXCLUSIVE ROLE

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful Northamptonshire-based business looking to add an experienced Accounts Assistant to its finance team.

This is a varied position that would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of the purchase ledger while also getting involved in wider business administration and stock-related processes. Working closely with the Finance Director and colleagues across the business, you'll play a key role in ensuring financial and operational activities run smoothly.

The Role

• Full ownership of the purchase ledger function
• Preparing monthly payment runs
• Managing credit card invoice reconciliation
• Reviewing delivery documentation and supporting stock administration
• Checking import documentation and investigating discrepancies
• Liaising with suppliers, warehouse teams and internal departments
• Supporting business improvement projects and general administrative activities as required

About You

• Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant experience
• Experience working in a finance environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using accounting software
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to support colleagues across the business

What's On Offer?

• Salary circa 30,000
• Hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Stable, long-term opportunity within an established business
• A varied role with genuine responsibility and autonomy
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to wider business improvement projects

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact rather than being just another number in a large finance department, we'd love to hear from you.

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