Accounts Assistant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Iceland Foods; North Cornelly; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Restaurant discount

Holiday entitlement

Bank holidays

Educational sponsorship

Enhanced parental leave

Long service awards

Rewards and recognition

Job summary

Iceland Foods is recruiting an Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract to support day-to-day supplier invoice processing, match invoices to purchase orders, and help ensure timely payments within terms.

You’ll assist with roll-out of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and support PO processes across overhead and GNFR suppliers, while working with the Accounts Team to handle queries and ad-hoc finance tasks.

Qualifications

• Basic accounting knowledge and commercial experience.
• AAT Level 2 qualification or above.
• Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good Excel skills.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or above).

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and to agreed timescales.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Managing assigned supplier accounts and handling day-to-day queries.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Promoting use of the supplier portal with both suppliers and internal teams.
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the wider Accounts Team with ad-hoc finance tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication skills

Organised

Customer-focused approach

Education

AAT Level 2 qualification or above

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4+)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Your Role

We’re currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts Team on a 12‑month fixed term contract. This role will play a key part in supporting the day‑to‑day processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, compliance with payment terms and timely resolution of supplier queries.

You’ll also have the opportunity to support the rollout of a new finance system (D365) and contribute to improvements in purchase order processes across overhead and GNFR suppliers.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a detail‑focused mindset who enjoys working collaboratively and wants to build hands‑on experience within a busy finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and to agreed timescales.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Managing assigned supplier accounts and handling day‑to‑day queries.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Promoting use of the supplier portal with both suppliers and internal teams.
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the wider Accounts Team with ad‑hoc finance tasks as required.

What we’re looking for

• Basic accounting knowledge and commercial experience.
• AAT Level 2 qualification or above.
• Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good Excel skills.
• Organised, self‑motivated and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused approach.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or above).

Personal Attributes

• A collaborative team player.
• Proactive and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a structured environment.

Why join?

• 12‑month FTC offering valuable experience within a busy finance team.
• Exposure to a major finance system implementation (D365).
• Opportunity to build strong foundations in accounts payable and finance operations.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and develop.

What You’ll Get From Us

• A competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
• 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday
• 15% store discount and 30% Club Individual restaurant discount
• Charity fundraising events
• Educational sponsorship
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Long service awards
• Reward and recognition