Accounts Assistant (CIS/VAT) - Month-End & Ledger Expert

Astute Recruitment; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute Recruitment are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join an established business and become an important part of the finance team. This is a varied role covering transactional finance, reconciliations, and month-end duties.

The successful candidate will have AAT Level 3 (Level 4 or part-qualified advantageous), experience across purchase ledger, sales and reconciliations, and strong Excel skills. You will work independently and meet deadlines in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 minimum; Level 4 or part-qualified advantageous.
• Experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices, credit notes and payments.
• Manage purchase ledger and supplier statements.
• Process expenses and credit card transactions.
• Conduct bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Process subcontractor payments and applications.
• Support CIS and VAT including Domestic Reverse Charge.
• Assist with HMRC submissions and maintaining accurate records.
• Handle finance queries and support the wider team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Proactivity

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Excel

Job description

Astute Recruitment are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join an established business and become an important part of the finance team. This is a varied role covering transactional finance, reconciliations, and month-end duties.

The successful candidate will have AAT Level 3 (Level 4 or part-qualified advantageous), experience across purchase ledger, sales and reconciliations, and strong Excel skills. You will work independently and meet deadlines in a hands-on environment.