Location: Northampton
Package: £27,000-£30,000 , 31 days holiday, private health care scheme, shorter Fridays, and more
Working Hours: Full time, Monday - Thursday (8am-4pm) Fridays (8am - 3pm)
A new opportunity has arisen within an experienced and reputable engineering firm in Northampton, who specialise in design, installation, and maintenance of local exhaust ventilation systems
This role is well suited to an organised and confident person with a keen eye for detail. You will be playing a crucial role within the accounts and admin team, communicating with customers, liaising with suppliers, and carrying out vital accounting responsibilities. If you are looking for a new challenge, where your work is truly valued, then look no further
Accounts Assistant Job Responsibilities
Handle inbound and outbound calls professionally, delivering excellent customer and supplier support.
Process purchase invoices efficiently using automated invoice capture systems and maintain accurate financial records.
Set up and maintain supplier and customer accounts in Xero with a high level of accuracy.
Raise customer invoices and statements, proactively chasing outstanding payments.
Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies quickly and effectively.
Reconcile supplier statements, investigate queries, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Manage the shared accounts inbox and support the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks.
Maintain organised digital filing systems, process company credit card records, and ensure strong attention to detail across all finance activities.Accounts Assistant Job Requirements
Proficiency in accounting software (ideally Xero) and Microsoft Office
Proficient in processing supplier invoices, matching to purchase orders, and reconciling supplier statements
Proficient in electronic filing, document scanning, and managing a shared accounts inbox
Experience working within an Engineering firm (or similar) is advantageous
Must be able to commute to Northampton officeAccounts Assistant Salary & Benefits
£27,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
31 days of holiday including statutory bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Company Pension
Private Health Care Scheme
Company bonus scheme
Bike 2 work scheme
On-site parkingBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Salary description
£27000.00 - £30000.00 per year