Accounts Assistant

Wade Macdonald; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. You will manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensure invoicing accuracy, and maintain compliance for VAT. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in a finance team, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career progression

Professional development

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in a finance team with both accounts payable and receivable exposure.
• Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented problem solving.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and VAT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing and processing multi-currency invoices.
• Maintain compliance for VAT.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and handle queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Wantage - £28,000 / £30,000

About the Client

Wade Macdonald are currently working with an exciting, well-established organisation who are looking for a finance professional to join their dynamic team. You will be joining a finance function that plays a key role in driving operational excellence across the business.

About the Job

Working within the finance team, this role supports accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management processes. You'll be responsible for maintaining accuracy and timeliness in financial transactions, ensuring compliance, and supporting the smooth running of day-to-day finance activities.

Duties will include:

• Managing accounts payable and receivable processes, including expenses, credit cards and intercompany recharges.
• Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, processing multi-currency invoices, and maintaining supplier records.
• Monitoring compliance for VAT.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships, handling queries, and managing departmental mailboxes.
• Supporting cash collection activities and reducing outstanding balances
• Posting journals, generating reports, and ensuring robust documentation of processes.
• Assisting with credit management and contributing to process improvement initiatives.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have at least 1 year's experience in working within a finance team, with exposure to both accounts payable and receivable. A detail-oriented problem solver, you combine strong analytical skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. A basic knowledge of accounting principles and VAT is desirable, and proficiency in Excel is expected. Experience with Power BI or Dynamics 365 would be advantageous but not essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will benefit from being part of a professional and collaborative organisation that values continuous development and career progression. This is a supportive environment where your contribution will be recognised, and you'll have the opportunity to grow your expertise within a dynamic finance team.