Accounts Assistant
📍 Near Melton Mowbray (Office-based)
💰 £30,000
A growing, owner-managed business is looking for a hands-on Accounts Assistant to take ownership of its day-to-day finance function.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being at the heart of a business where finance genuinely makes an impact.
The Role – Accounts Assistant As the Accounts Assistant, you'll be responsible for managing the core finance processes across multiple entities, working closely with external accountants while taking ownership of the day-to-day accounting.
This is a broad role that will give you exposure across the full finance function, not just transactional work.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing purchase and sales ledgers
* Performing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
* Supporting month-end processes (journals, accruals, prepayments)
* Assisting with VAT and working alongside external accountants
* Managing accounts payable and receivable
* Processing payroll journals and payments
* Monitoring and managing cash flow
* Handling intercompany transactions
* Reconciling card payments
* Supporting budgeting and forecasting
* Identifying and improving processes, including cleaning up existing accounts
What We're Looking For
* AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Experience in a broad Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant role
* Confident working up to trial balance
* Strong experience with reconciliations, journals, and ledgers
* Comfortable working independently in a small team
* Someone proactive who enjoys improving processes
Why Apply?
* Broad, all-round role with real ownership
* Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes
* Close-knit, supportive team environment
* Exposure to multiple entities and commercial decision-making
* Clear opportunity to develop your skills
Interested? If you're an Accounts Assistant looking for a role where you can take ownership and make a real impact, I'd be keen to speak.
Apply now or get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation.
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