Accounts Assistant
3 days ago
Corby
Accounts Assistant - UK Head office SME - Corby - £30,000-£32,000 \n Reporting to the Finance leader, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while supporting month-end activities and helping drive continuous improvement across finance processes. \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a collaborative, forward-thinking business that genuinely invests in its people. \n Accounts Assistant: Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage the sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.\n, • Process supplier invoices, expenses and payment runs.\n, • Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.\n, • Assist with month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Support VAT preparation and reporting.\n, • Monitor finance trackers and produce accurate financial information.\n, • Work closely with colleagues, customers, suppliers and external accountants.\n, • Identify discrepancies and support improvements to financial controls and processes.\n, • Provide wider finance and administrative support as required.\n\n About You \n We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on finance role and takes pride in accuracy, organisation and continuous improvement. You'll ideally have: \n\n • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.\n, • AAT qualification (or currently studying towards it).\n, • Experience with Sage 50 or similar accounting software.\n, • Strong Excel and analytical skills.\n, • Excellent communication and organisational abilities.\n, • A proactive, positive attitude with the confidence to improve processes.\n, • The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively within a small team.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary of £30,000–£32,000 DOE\n, • Potential study support\n, • Career development opportunities\n, • A supportive, close-knit team environment\n, • The chance to make a real impact within a growing, innovative business\n\n Apply \n If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your career and make a real impact within a growing international business, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV in confidence to Emma Dawson at Abacus Consulting, retained recruitment partner to Harbury Consulting.