Accounts Assistant

Are you an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced and growing business?
We are recruiting on behalf of an exciting organisation based in Normanton where no two days are the same. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy finance team in a varied role that will offer exposure across multiple areas of accounts and finance operations.
The successful candidate will thrive in a high-volume environment, have excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team.
The Role
As Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and ensuring financial processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing high volumes of employee expenses via Soldo debit cards and company credit cards
* Ensuring expenses are accurately coded and allocated to the correct nominal codes and cost centres
* Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, including multi-currency transactions and varying VAT treatments
* Reviewing and reconciling work completed by other members of the accounts team
* Managing the shared accounts inbox, allocating and responding to queries accordingly
* Tracking and logging rechargeable expenses in a timely manner
* Chasing missing paperwork, receipts and supporting documentation while maintaining accurate records
* Managing the company vehicle log spreadsheet and processing weekly fuel invoices
* Supporting the preparation of information for EU VAT returns
* Assisting with month-end processes and finance reporting
* Supporting the implementation of a new stock system
* Working collaboratively with the wider finance team
* Assisting with general finance administration and ad hoc duties as required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* Previous experience within a finance or accounts position
* AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Experience processing high volumes of invoices and expenses
* A good understanding of VAT, including international and EU VAT considerations
* Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
* Experience working with multi-currency transactions
* Strong understanding of nominal codes and financial coding structures
* Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
* The ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively
* A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach
What’s on Offer?
* A varied and fast-paced role within a growing organisation
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to contribute to new systems and process improvements
* Flexible working hours
* Long-term development opportunities
If you are looking for a busy and rewarding finance role where you can really make an impact, we’d love to hear from you