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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.