Overview
Reference
AXB2026839 Salary
£28,000 - £28,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Kettering Job Type
Permanent Posted
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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:
1. Registering incoming purchase ledger invoices and sending them to relevant departments
2. Receipting purchase ledger invoices against purchase orders once approved
3. Processing purchase invoices post-PO receipting
4. Managing credit card and employee expenses
5. Making weekly supplier payments (BACS and FP)
6. Reconciling supplier statements
7. Resolving queries related to supplier invoices
8. Entering and paying purchase ledger invoices
9. Managing sales ledger customer data for UK, China, and Republic of Ireland, including setting up and amending customer accounts
About You
Essential:
10. AAT qualified or working towards AAT Professional Level (Level 4)
11. Strong team player
12. High attention to detail and accuracy
13. Flexible and adaptable
14. Excellent interpersonal skills
15. Ability to work to deadlines
16. Organised, proactive, and willing to learn
17. Able to cover for colleagues when needed
18. IT literate
19. Purchase ledger experience
Desirable:
20. Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central and Customer Engagement systems
Benefits
21. 25–30 days annual leave (service-related)
22. Flexible working options
23. Study support
24. Life assurance
25. Group personal pension plan
26. Income protection
27. Free parking
Closing date for applications: 20th March 2026
Interviews: Friday 27th March 2026, on-site
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