Accounts Assistant - #2104096

I am delighted to be partnering with a growing international business to recruit a newly created Accounts Assistant position.

This is far more than a traditional Accounts Assistant role. Alongside the day-to-day transactional accounting, you'll support month-end, project accounting, reconciliations, and work across several finance systems, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience and develop their career.

• Competitive salary + hybrid working (3 days WFH/2 days office) + additional employee benefits.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a collaborative finance team in a varied role, gaining exposure across multiple areas of finance while supporting UK and overseas operations.
• The opportunity to join a successful international business that continues to invest in its people and finance function.
• A business whose products make a real difference globally.

The Person:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices, credit notes and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Performing supplier, customer, bank and intercompany reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end processes including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Supporting project accounting, monitoring project costs and assisting with project profitability reporting
• Working across a variety of ERP systems while helping to maintain data accuracy
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Producing reports and assisting with finance improvement projects

The Person:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role is required.
• Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation skills are essential.
• Good Excel skills are essential.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills are required.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines is essential.