Accounts Assistant

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be representing a well-established and market-leading business in Biggleswade in their search for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop within a varied role covering both Accounts Payable and Credit Control. Working closely with the Financial Accountant, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities while joining a collaborative and supportive team.

The Role

This is a varied finance position where you'll support the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while providing excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Process purchase ledger invoices, including matching, coding and posting.
Manage customer accounts and support the credit control process, chasing outstanding payments where required.
Allocate customer receipts and investigate payment discrepancies.
Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts.
Resolve supplier and customer queries in a timely and professional manner.
Reconcile debtor, creditor and intercompany accounts.
Assist with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements.
Prepare payment runs and accurately process banking transactions.
Support month-end and year-end close activities.
Assist with audit requests and provide supporting financial documentation.
Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
Provide finance support to colleagues across the wider business.
Assist with ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.

About You:

Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role.
Exposure to Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Credit Control.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
A proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Previous experience using an ERP or accounting system would be advantageous