VACANCY: Accounts Assistant Location: Kettering, UK Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Interaction Recruitment is working with our client to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their Finance Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their career in finance.
About the Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will manage all purchase ledger functions for the UK and Republic of Ireland entities. Full training will be provided. Key responsibilities include:
Registering incoming purchase ledger invoices and sending them to relevant departments
Receipting purchase ledger invoices against purchase orders once approved
Processing purchase invoices post-PO receipting
Managing credit card and employee expenses
Making weekly supplier payments (BACS and FP)
Reconciling supplier statements
Resolving queries related to supplier invoices
Entering and paying purchase ledger invoices
Managing sales ledger customer data for UK, China, and Republic of Ireland, including setting up and amending customer accounts
About You Essential:
AAT qualified or working towards AAT Professional Level (Level 4)
Strong team player
High attention to detail and accuracy
Flexible and adaptable
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work to deadlines
Organised, proactive, and willing to learn
Able to cover for colleagues when needed
IT literate
Purchase ledger experience
Desirable:
Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central and Customer Engagement systems
Benefits 25–30 days annual leave (service-related)
Flexible working options
Study support
Life assurance
Group personal pension plan
Income protection
Free parking
Closing date for applications: 20th March 2026 Interviews: Friday 27th March 2026, on-site
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