Finance Assistant

IPS Finance; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Finance is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. You will help keep accurate financial records and support smooth business operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on daily banking, invoicing, reconciling customer accounts, and assisting with cash flow reporting while maintaining high attention to detail and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills, with confidence in liaising with customers regarding outstanding accounts.
• Competency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process and post all daily bank transactions to ensure bank reconciliations can be completed accurately each day.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records to support efficient business operations.
• Post and reconcile all company credit card receipts and transactions.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Chase outstanding trade account payments in a professional and timely manner.
• Process and post purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with daily and weekly cash flow reporting and monitoring.
• Support the finance team with general accounting and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Our client is looking for a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records that support the smooth running of the business.

Key Responsibilities of Accounts Assistant

• Process and post all daily bank transactions to ensure bank reconciliations can be completed accurately each day.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records to support efficient business operations.
• Post and reconcile all company credit card receipts and transactions.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate any discrepancies.
• Chase outstanding trade account payments in a professional and timely manner.
• Process and post purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with daily and weekly cash flow reporting and monitoring.
• Support the finance team with general accounting and administrative duties as required.

About You

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills, with confidence in liaising with customers regarding outstanding accounts.
• Competency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.