Accounts Assistant

  • Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes)
  • Corby, Northamptonshire
  • Jan 29, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties is partnering with an expanding accounting firm based in Corby to find an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their busy environment.

Role

In this newly created position, you will work closely with the Finance Manager to support financial processes and manage a variety of accounting functions for a defined client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Processing VAT returns

Managing payroll preparation

Handling purchase ledger tasks, including preparing and sending unpaid bills reports and weekly payment runs

Managing sales ledger and credit control activities

Performing bank reconciliations, including weekly reconciliations

Assisting with month-end reconciliation and adjustments

Managing client inboxes, ensuring timely responses and filing of emails

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Positive, proactive, and able to remain calm under pressure

Experience in purchase ledger and general accounting functions

Solid understanding of VAT and payroll regulations

Familiarity with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage

AAT, CIMA, or ACCA trainee or qualified by experience

Salary & Benefits:

Provides a hybrid working model, with a salary of up to 25,000 per annum.