Overview

We’re delighted to be working with our Northampton-based client, seeking an Accounts Assistant for this newly created role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly finance team and take responsibility for various tasks, including Payroll, Purchase and Sales Ledger, and Credit Control.

The ideal candidate will have a proactive, “can-do” attitude and be happy to support other areas of the finance function when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Company Accountant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier and customer invoices and resolving queries.
• Maintaining the payroll function, including employee setups and handling payroll queries.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Producing accurate weekly and month-end reports.
• Posting daily receipts and payments for bank accounts.
• Reconciling direct debit payments, supplier statements, and aged creditor reports.
• Setting up new customer and supplier accounts.
• Managing debt recovery from customers.
• Producing ad hoc reports as required.

The Candidate

To excel in this role, you’ll need to be confident, highly numerate, and proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, and we’re looking for a true team player who is willing to support the wider finance team when required.

Remuneration 

Salary: £25,000 – £29,000 depending on experience   

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday – Office-based

Holidays: 24 days plus statutory days  

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.  Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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