Accounts Assistant - FTC

Parker Hannifin; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Travel to Stevenage monthly

Job summary

Parker Meggitt is seeking a highly organised Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract to support the day-to-day finance operations, including purchase ledger and general administration.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams, ensure invoices are coded and paid on time, and assist with month-end tasks. The role requires attention to detail, experience in bookkeeping, and willingness to travel to Stevenage once a month.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or bookkeeping
• Ability to code and post invoices accurately
• Experience with reconciliation and month-end tasks

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and supplier invoices
• Check invoices against purchase orders and terms
• Code and post invoices to the accounting system
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and queries
• Maintain supplier accounts and reconcile statements
• Assist with month-end accounting procedures
• Provide general finance administration and support to the team

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Attention to detail

Strong numerical skills

Excel proficiency

Good communication

Time management

Education

AAT Level 2 or above

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring that financial transactions are processed accurately, records are maintained effectively, and queries are dealt with promptly.

This is a role covering purchase ledger and general finance administration. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, as well as suppliers and other external stakeholders.

The role would suit someone with previous accounts or bookkeeping experience who is looking to develop their career within finance. The candidate would need to travel to another Parker Meggitt site in Stevenage once a month.

Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable

• Process purchase and supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Check invoices against purchase orders, delivery documentation and agreed terms.
• Code and post invoices to the accounting system.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and outstanding queries.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate unmatched or outstanding items.
• Produce supplier payment runs and payment administration.

Reconciliations and Financial Administration

• Complete regular bank, supplier, customer and other account reconciliations.
• Investigate differences and ensure corrective entries are made where required.
• Maintain accurate financial records, spreadsheets and supporting documentation.
• Process routine accounting transactions and journal entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and management information.
• Provide general finance administration and support to the wider finance team.
• Undertake ad-hoc accounting duties and projects as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar finance role.
• Practical experience of purchase ledger/accounts payable and/or sales ledger/accounts receivable.
• Experience of processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Experience completing bank or account reconciliations.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting software such as Syspro or an equivalent system.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• A methodical approach to investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider finance team.
• Experience with month-end procedures.
• Previous experience in an SME or fast-paced finance environment.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2, 3 or above, or be working towards an equivalent qualification is desirable
• Relevant practical accounts/bookkeeping experience combined with a sound understanding of accounting principles.
• GCSEs or equivalent, particularly English and Maths, are desirable for junior-level candidates.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

What We Offer

Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our Team Members' health, wealth and well-being in mind to help balance a successful career.

Our competitive package will include:

• Competitive salary
• Early finish on Fridays
• Pension scheme with up to 10% company contribution
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Service-related holiday allowance, increasing up to 5 additional days
• Income protection scheme
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Share buying scheme
• Cash plan or private medical cover
• Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing
• Employee Perkz, offering discounts on a wide variety of goods and services
• Free on-site car parking
• Employee referral scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Volunteering day off

Parker Meggitt isan equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds define who we are as a business andthat building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.