Accounts assistant

Artemis Human Capital is delighted to be partnering with a growing and highly successful business to recruit a Accounts Assistant to join their expanding finance team.Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Development OpportunitiesThis is a newly created role, introduced to support continued business growth and ongoing investment across the finance function, including the implementation of new systems and processes.The successful candidate will gain excellent exposure to a live finance transformation project, with involvement in systems implementation, process improvement and testing activities alongside day-to-day finance operations.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within finance while gaining valuable commercial and systems experience in a fast-paced environment.Key points:Newly created role within a growing businessInvolvement in finance systems implementation and testing projectsBroad exposure across purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit controlOpportunity to develop operational and systems knowledgeSupportive and experienced finance teamExcellent long-term career development potentialThe RoleWorking as part of the wider finance function, you will support daily finance operations while helping to maintain accurate financial records and strong financial controls across the business.Alongside core finance responsibilities, you will also contribute to ongoing process improvements and support the rollout of new finance systems and procedures.This role offers excellent exposure for someone keen to broaden their skillset beyond day-to-day transactional finance.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate purchase ledger records and process supplier invoicesRaise sales invoices and credit notes in line with business requirementsManage customer payment queries professionally and efficientlySupport credit control activities and monitor outstanding balancesRaise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers regarding queriesAllocate payments and receipts accurately across customer and supplier accountsAssist with month-end finance processes and reporting deadlinesSupport finance systems implementation, user testing and process improvementsAssist the wider finance team with additional administration and finance duties as requiredAbout YouYou will be organised, detail-focused and comfortable working within a busy office environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively will be key to success in this role.This opportunity will particularly suit someone who enjoys variety, is systems-minded and wants exposure to broader finance projects and process improvement initiatives.Skills & ExperienceEssentialMinimum 2 years experience within finance administration or accounts supportStrong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and OutlookExperience using finance, ERP or MIS systemsGood organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlinesExcellent attention to detail and accuracyDesirableAccounting Technician qualification or part-qualified studiesExperience using Sage Intacct, Accura or similar accounting systemsExposure to systems implementation or finance process improvement projectsThe PersonProactive and eager to learnStrong team player with a flexible approachConfident communicator with good interpersonal skillsComfortable managing multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environmentInterested in systems, process improvement and operational efficiencyNext StepsIf you are looking for a varied finance role within a supportive and growing organisation with the added opportunity to gain exposure to finance systems implementation projects we would love to hear from you.Please send your CV to Nicola McCallum, Associate Director at Artemis Human Capital, who is managing the recruitment process for this opportunity.Skills:Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Credit ControlWHJS1_NI