Accounts Assistant: Temp-to-Perm Finance Support

ACS Staffing Solutions; Harlestone; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounts Assistant role in Northampton is seeking an organised and proactive individual to support day-to-day finance functions. The role covers purchase invoices, supplier accounts, reconciliations and month-end tasks, with a view to permanent placement.

Ideal candidates will have experience with bookkeeping, VAT, and Excel, and be able to work to tight deadlines in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger, reconciliations and general bookkeeping.
• Familiarity with VAT and month-end accounting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Xero or similar).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the finance department and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process purchase invoices and ensure correct coding and recording.
• Manage supplier accounts, allocate payments and investigate discrepancies.
• Complete bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process expenses and maintain petty cash records.
• Assist with supplier payments and monitor outstanding customer balances.
• Support credit control and follow up on overdue payments.
• Assist with VAT records, VAT returns and other reporting.
• Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support month-end procedures, management accounts and year-end preparation.
• Maintain financial schedules and assist with payroll reconciliations.
• Liaise with external accountants, suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries.
• Ensure records are accurate and compliant with procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant role in Northampton is seeking an organised and proactive individual to support day-to-day finance functions. The role covers purchase invoices, supplier accounts, reconciliations and month-end tasks, with a view to permanent placement.

Ideal candidates will have experience with bookkeeping, VAT, and Excel, and be able to work to tight deadlines in a manufacturing environment.