Accounts Assistant

Broster Buchanan; Towcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Stable permanent role

Job summary

Broster Buchanan is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join the office-based finance team in Northamptonshire. You will reconcile daily receipts, maintain cashbooks, raise invoices, and chase overdue payments while supporting the wider finance function.

The role offers a varied remit across the finance function, exposure to internal reporting, and opportunities to develop process controls in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or transactional finance position.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with experience of accounting software advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling daily cash and card receipts against internal reporting systems.
• Maintaining accurate cashbook records and completing regular bank reconciliations.
• Raising sales invoices and allocating customer receipts.
• Managing outstanding debt, chasing overdue payments and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Processing and recording cash transactions where required.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting colleagues across the wider finance team during busy periods.
• Assisting with continuous improvements to finance processes and controls.
• Ensuring documentation is maintained accurately and in line with company procedures.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Location: Silverstone, Northamptonshire (Office-based)

Salary: up to £33,000 per annum

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a growing finance team supporting a dynamic, fast-paced business. This role offers fantastic exposure across multiple areas of the organisation, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their finance experience within a varied and collaborative environment. Working as part of a supportive finance function, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the day-to-day operation of the accounts function.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reconciling daily cash and card receipts against internal reporting systems.


• Maintaining accurate cashbook records and completing regular bank reconciliations.


• Raising sales invoices and allocating customer receipts.


• Managing outstanding debt, chasing overdue payments and maintaining strong customer relationships.


• Processing and recording cash transactions where required.


• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.


• Supporting colleagues across the wider finance team during busy periods.


• Assisting with continuous improvements to finance processes and controls.


• Ensuring documentation is maintained accurately and in line with company procedures.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or transactional finance position.


• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Good communication skills and confidence building relationships across the business.


• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and improve existing processes.


• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with experience of accounting software advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team.


• Varied role with exposure to multiple areas of the finance function.


• Stable, permanent position within a well-established organisation.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Genuine opportunities for development and progression.

If you're looking for your next opportunity within finance and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.