A fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a rapidly scaling technology company. This is a newly created role, offering the chance to gain valuable experience across both accounts payable and wider finance tasks, while being supported by an experienced Finance Director.
Location: Saffron Walden – office-based, 5 days per week
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (+ possible study support for the right candidate)
Requirements for Accounts Assistant
Some commercial experience in a finance/accounts role (e.g. managing ledgers, processing invoices, or supporting month-end)
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Proactive, hands-on individual with strong attention to detail
Desirable: experience using Sage or similar accounting systems
Motivated to build a career in finance (study support may be offered for the right candidate)
Responsibilities for Accounts Assistant
Code and process purchase invoices, checking approvals and entering into the finance system
Raise and update purchase orders, and prepare payment runs
Process staff expenses and credit card claims
Raise sales invoices and help set up supplier accounts
Support with journals, bank postings, and fixed asset register maintenance
Assist with ad hoc month-end tasks, reporting, and projects as required
What this role offers:
Join a high-growth, international technology company with exciting expansion plans
Broad exposure to finance processes beyond the typical accounts payable remit
Opportunity to develop your finance career with the possibility of study support
Applications
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