Job Description
Accounts Assistant | Ashby | Temp To Perm | Up To £15ph
Macildowie are pleased to be recruiting for a growing construction services business based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. This is a fantastic temporary to permanent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a small and friendly finance team.
The business has experienced consistent growth since 2020 and operates from modern offices in Ashby Business Park, supporting major construction projects across the UK.
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LeicestershireHourly Rate: £13 - £15 per hour (dependent on experience)Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pmWorking Arrangement: Office-based
The Role:You'll play a key role in processing supplier invoices and supporting the wider finance function to maintain accurate and timely financial records.
Responsibilities include:
* Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes
* Matching, batching and coding invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
* Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving queries
* Preparing weekly and monthly BACS payment runs
* Responding to supplier queries by phone and email
* Assisting with month-end processes, including reconciliations and accruals
* Posting bank transactions and assisting with bank reconciliations
* Supporting with general finance administration as needed
What we're looking for:
* Previous experience in purchase ledger or similar accounts roles
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data entry
* Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (ideally Sage)
* Well-organised and able to manage deadlines independently and within a team
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
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