ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
MARKET HARBOROUGH
£30,000 to £35,000 + BENEFITS
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing SME based in Market Harborough that is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to support its finance function.
Working closely with the Finance Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Finance Assistant who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment. The role offers broad exposure across transactional finance, with responsibility for both purchase ledger and sales ledger activities, alongside wider finance administration and month-end support.
THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT ROLE
1. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance department.
2. Processing and reconciling purchase invoices, supplier payments and employee expenses
3. Managing supplier accounts and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
4. Raising sales invoices, allocating customer payments and supporting credit control activities
5. Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies where required
6. Preparing payment runs and proces...