Office-based Accounts Assistant – Diverse Finance Tasks

Astute Recruitment; Hemington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Standard pension contribution

Job summary

Astute Recruitment are working with an established business in Castle Donington to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. The role involves day-to-day transactional finance, accounts payable, VAT, payroll support, and liaising with suppliers and customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role, a solid understanding of transactional finance and Accounts Payable, and strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Solid understanding of transactional finance and Accounts Payable.
• Payroll or wage submission experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day Accounts Payable duties.
• Processing supplier invoices and payments.
• Monitoring aged debt and supporting Credit Control.
• Supporting cash flow management on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Processing VAT returns.
• Supporting weekly and monthly payroll processing.
• Processing pension contributions and PAYE.
• Reconciling payroll accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, accountants and banks.
• Maintaining confidential payroll information.
• Supporting the Finance Director with wider finance duties.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Astute Recruitment are working with an established business in Castle Donington to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. The role involves day-to-day transactional finance, accounts payable, VAT, payroll support, and liaising with suppliers and customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role, a solid understanding of transactional finance and Accounts Payable, and strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills.