Accounts Assistant

WSR is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant for our reputable client in Milton Keynes.

Accounts Assistant

Location: Milton Keynes Fully Office Based
Salary: Up to £40,(Apply online only), plus discretionary bonus
Hours: Monday to Thursday - 7:30am 4:30pm, 3:30 pm finish on Fridays

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied finance role where you can take ownership, work across multiple areas of accounts and become a key part of a busy finance function?

We re recruiting for a confident, organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join an established and fast-paced business in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong all-round transactional finance experience who enjoys variety, problem-solving and working collaboratively with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Accounts Assistant Role Overview:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you ll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the finance function, with responsibilities spanning purchase ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and reconciliations.

Accounts Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the purchase ledger inbox and ensuring invoices and queries are dealt with promptly
• Processing accounts payable invoices accurately
• Supporting supplier payment runs and processing payments
• Investigating and resolving supplier and accounts payable queries
• Providing support and cover across credit control and sales ledger
• Investigating sales ledger and invoicing queries
• Completing accurate and timely bank reconciliations
• Supporting balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with invoice discounting processes and administration
• Supporting the Financial Controller and wider management team with ad hoc finance requirements

Accounts Assistant Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

We re looking for someone who already has solid experience within an Accounts Assistant or similar finance position and is comfortable managing a varied workload.

You ll ideally have:

• Strong experience across purchase ledger and accounts payable
• Knowledge of accounts receivable and credit control
• Experience completing bank reconciliations
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• A confident and professional communication style
• The ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• An AAT qualification would be desirable , although candidates with substantial relevant finance experience will also be considered.
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central would be an advantage.

Accounts Assistant Benefits:

Alongside a competitive salary, the package includes:

• 3:30pm finish every Friday
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• An additional day of annual leave for each full year of service, up to five additional days
• 24 working-from-home days per year
• Life insurance at three times salary
• Free onsite parking
• On-site gym
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month recognition
• Breakfast items provided

If you re an experienced finance professional who enjoys keeping things organised, solving queries and ensuring the numbers are right, this could be an excellent next step.

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