Accounts Assistant
Location: Kettering Office
Salary: Up to £26,000
Permanent Position - 37.5 hours a week

About Us:

In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for the timely and accurate financial transactional processing for a portfolio of well-known brands. Our team handles VAT, Payroll, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Bank transactions, and Month-end reconciliation and adjustments.

The Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Junior Accounts Assistant who is enthusiastic about starting their career in accounting. This is a fully office-based role where you will gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment. We welcome individuals with 6-12 months of experience in accounts or purchase ledger roles. This particular business can offer extensive initial support but also study support too (ACCA, CIMA, CIPS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Process financial transactions accurately and timely
• Handle VAT, Payroll, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, and Bank transactions
• Perform month-end reconciliation and adjustments
• Manage workload in a multi-client environment with potentially conflicting deadlines

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for customer service excellence and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Relevant experience in a similar role covering most of the same transactional areas
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage
• AAT, CIMA, or ACCA trainee or qualified by experience

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