Accounts Assistant

    StroudPermanentCompetitive
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    4 days ago
    JN -062025-1983297

    Accounts Assistant

    Stroud Permanent Competitive

    About the job

    Are you looking to build your career in a fast-paced finance team within an innovative engineering environment? We are working with a specialist Engineering business with an international customer base to find a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant.

    The Opportunity
    This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone with a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to contribute to a busy finance function. You'll gain exposure to both core transactional finance duties and broader business operations.

    Key Responsibilities
    As part of the finance team, you will support across multiple areas of the function, including:

    • End-to-end purchase ledger management, including invoice processing and supplier account maintenance
    • Preparing and processing supplier payments, including international transfers
    • Reconciling credit card statements and maintaining the fixed asset register
    • Supporting month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
    • Assisting with R&D expenditure reporting and liaising with procurement to resolve queries
    • Ad hoc administrative tasks across finance and HR, including onboarding new starters

    What We're Looking For

    • Prior experience in a finance support or accounts payable role
    • Confidence working with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks
    • Organised, accurate, and reliable, with a methodical approach to problem-solving
    • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
    • A basic understanding of accounting principles is a plus but not essential