Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Role type: Temporary - Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes
Pay rate: £15.50 - £17.50 p/h
We are working with a well-established international organisation with a UK finance function based in Milton Keynes, supporting multiple group entities across the UK and Europe. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a collaborative finance team in a broad and hands-on role.
This position plays a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the accounts function, covering both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with strong organisational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage their workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
Credit control, including chasing outstanding payments and managing credit holds
Raising sales invoices, credit notes, and proforma invoices
Reconciling customer accounts
Maintaining accurate customer account records
Uploading invoices to customer portals
Weekly AR reporting
Processing intercompany transactions
Accounts Payable
Posting supplier invoices and reconciling supplier statements
Creating and processing BACS payments
Managing Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI)
Processing stock and intercompany invoices
General Finance Duties
Daily bank reconciliations
Processing staff expenses (bi-weekly)
Managing company credit card statements
Monitoring shared finance inboxes
Supporting purchasing and operations teams
General ad hoc finance support as required
Core Competencies
Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Experience with both AR and AP processes
Confident communicator, able to liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders
Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Positive, proactive attitude and strong team ethic
Benefits
21 days’ holiday plus a day off on your birthday, rising to 25 days (plus birthday) over 5 years – 26 days in total, plus Bank Holidays
Pension contribution of 4.5%
Bupa healthcare cover
This is a varied and rewarding role within a supportive finance team, offering exposure across multiple group entities and the opportunity to develop your accounting experience within a stable and growing organisation.
Please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call the WSR Team on (phone number removed) for more information.
We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion.
We will, however, keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available
Salary description
£15.50 - £17.50 per hour