We’re delighted to be recruiting an Accounts Assistant vacancy on behalf of a well‑established organisation based in Market Harborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to take ownership of a varied finance role within a supportive environment, working closely with senior management and external accountants. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities and would suit someone who enjoys accuracy, structure and responsibility within a standalone finance position. Salary: Up to £28,000 Hours: Full time, 9.00am – 5.30pm (37.5 hours per week, 1 hour lunch) Location: Market Harborough (office based) Holidays: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays Contract: Permanent, full time Duties and responsibilities: Processing purchase and sales ledger transactions, including invoicing, payments and allocations within Sage and Xero Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, including Flywire and secondary bank accounts Managing supplier payments, refunds, direct debits and standing orders, ensuring accurate posting and allocation Supporting payroll processes, including payroll journals, BACS uploads, pension and HMRC payments Reconciling credit card and Barclaycard transactions and maintaining supporting documentation Assisting with month end and year end processes, including aged debtor and creditor reviews Preparing financial records and documentation to support audit and compliance requirements Required skills and experience: Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or finance assistant role AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent practical experience Strong working knowledge of Sage, with Xero experience beneficial Proven experience of bank reconciliations and payment processing Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion Experience within education, international organisations or payroll processing would be advantageous