Accounts Assistant

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / FINANCE ASSISTANT / ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA (HYBRID AFTER 3 MONTHS)
UP TO £30,000 + BONUS + STUDY SUPPORT + EXCELLENT BENEFITS
THE COMPANY & OPPORTUNITY:

We're partnering with a well-established and growing business in Royal Leamington Spa that's known for its quality products and supportive culture. As part of ongoing expansion, the company is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join their friendly and collaborative finance team.

This is a broad and varied role that will give you exposure to all areas of finance, including Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable, Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable, and month-end reporting. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial transactional records, improving processes, and supporting with the month-end close.

It's an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Assistant Accountant who enjoys working in a hands‑on role and is looking to take their career to the next level within a growing business.

• Manage the Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, matching POs, and supplier reconciliations
• Oversee the Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable, raising invoices, allocating payments, and handling customer queries
• Prepare month‑end journals, accruals, prepayments, and assist the finance manager with month‑end management accounts preparation
• Perform bank reconciliations and support cashflow management and reporting
• Assist with credit control, debt collection, and aged debt analysis
• Support the Finance Manager with reporting, reconciliations, and process improvements
• Process staff expenses and company credit card reconciliations
• Collaborate across departments to resolve invoice and payment queries

• Experience working as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Assistant Accountant
• Solid understanding of Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable and Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable, and able to do month‑end journals & reports.
• Ideally AAT Level 3 qualified or currently studying (study support available)
• Experience using an accounting or ERP system
• Strong Excel and numerical skills with high attention to detail
• Accurate, proactive, and reliable with strong communication skills
• Ideally some experience within a manufacturing or product‑based environment (not essential)

Please send your CV via the advert for immediate consideration for the Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.