Accounts Assistant | Temp-to-Perm Finance Support

ACS Staffing Solutions; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Northampton for a temporary-to-permanent role. The position offers £15.00 per hour, 37.5 hours per week, on-site in NN5. ASAP start, with potential for permanent employment.

The role supports day-to-day finance, processing invoices, supplier payments and reconciliations, with VAT and month-end tasks likely to arise. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with VAT and month-end accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Xero.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the finance department and maintain accurate records.
• Process purchase invoices, ensuring correct coding and entry.
• Manage supplier accounts, allocate payments and investigate discrepancies.
• Perform bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process expenses and maintain petty cash records.
• Assist with supplier payment runs and monitor overdue balances.
• Support credit control and follow up on overdue payments.
• Assist with VAT records, VAT returns and other reporting.
• Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments as needed.
• Support month-end procedures, management accounts and year-end prep.
• Maintain financial schedules and assist with payroll reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts experience

Purchase ledger

VAT knowledge

Month-end accounting

Excel

Organisational skills

Deadline-driven

Tools

Xero

Job description

ACS Staffing Solutions is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Northampton for a temporary-to-permanent role. The position offers £15.00 per hour, 37.5 hours per week, on-site in NN5. ASAP start, with potential for permanent employment.

The role supports day-to-day finance, processing invoices, supplier payments and reconciliations, with VAT and month-end tasks likely to arise. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate will thrive in this environment.