Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be representing a well-established and market-leading business in Biggleswade in their search for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop within a varied role covering both Accounts Payable and Credit Control. Working closely with the Financial Accountant, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities while joining a collaborative and supportive team.
The Role
This is a varied finance position where you'll support the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while providing excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process purchase ledger invoices, including matching, coding and posting.
- Manage customer accounts and support the credit control process, chasing outstanding payments where required.
- Allocate customer receipts and investigate payment discrepancies.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts.
- Resolve supplier and customer queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Reconcile debtor, creditor and intercompany accounts.
- Assist with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements.
- Prepare payment runs and accurately process banking transactions.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities.
- Assist with audit requests and provide supporting financial documentation.
- Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
- Provide finance support to colleagues across the wider business.
- Assist with ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.
About You:
- Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role.
- Exposure to Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Credit Control.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
- A proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Previous experience using an ERP or accounting system would be advantageous.
