Accounts Assistant

Market Harboroughgbvia direct

// Job Type

Full Time

// Salary

Not disclosed

// Posted

1 month ago

About the Role

We’re delighted to be recruiting an Accounts Assistant vacancy on behalf of a well‑established organisation based in Market Harborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to take ownership of a varied finance role within a supportive environment, working closely with senior management and external accountants. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities and would suit someone who enjoys accuracy, structure and responsibility within a standalone finance position.   <ul> <li>Salary: Up to £28,000</li> <li>Hours: Full time, 9.00am – 5.30pm (37.5 hours per week, 1 hour lunch)</li> <li>Location: Market Harborough (office based)</li> <li>Holidays: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays</li> <li>Contract: Permanent, full time </li> </ul> Duties and responsibilities: <ul> <li>Processing purchase and sales ledger transactions, including invoicing, payments and allocations within Sage and Xero</li> <li>Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, including Flywire and secondary bank accounts</li> <li>Managing supplier payments, refunds, direct debits and standing orders, ensuring accurate posting and allocation</li> <li>Supporting payroll processes, including payroll journals, BACS uploads, pension and HMRC payments</li> <li>Reconciling credit card and Barclaycard transactions and maintaining supporting documentation</li> <li>Assisting with month end and year end processes, including aged debtor and creditor reviews</li> <li>Preparing financial records and documentation to support audit and compliance requirements</li> </ul> Required skills and experience: <ul> <li>Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or finance assistant role</li> <li>AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent practical experience</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of Sage, with Xero experience beneficial</li> <li>Proven experience of bank reconciliations and payment processing</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills</li> <li>Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion</li> <li>Experience within education, international organisations or payroll processing would be advantageous</li> </ul>

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