Accounts Assistant

  • Interaction Recruitment
  • Thorpe Malsor, Northamptonshire
  • Mar 10, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

VACANCY: Accounts Assistant
Location: Kettering, UK
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Interaction Recruitment is working with our client to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their Finance Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their career in finance.

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will manage all purchase ledger functions for the UK and Republic of Ireland entities. Full training will be provided. Key responsibilities include:

  • Registering incoming purchase ledger invoices and sending them to relevant departments

  • Receipting purchase ledger invoices against purchase orders once approved

  • Processing purchase invoices post-PO receipting

  • Managing credit card and employee expenses

  • Making weekly supplier payments (BACS and FP)

  • Reconciling supplier statements

  • Resolving queries related to supplier invoices

  • Entering and paying purchase ledger invoices

  • Managing sales ledger customer data for UK, China, and Republic of Ireland, including setting up and amending customer accounts

About You

Essential:

  • AAT qualified or working towards AAT Professional Level (Level 4)

  • Strong team player

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Flexible and adaptable

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work to deadlines

  • Organised, proactive, and willing to learn

  • Able to cover for colleagues when needed

  • IT literate

  • Purchase ledger experience

Desirable:

  • Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central and Customer Engagement systems

Benefits
  • days annual leave (service-related)

  • Flexible working options

  • Study support

  • Life assurance

  • Group personal pension plan

  • Income protection

  • Free parking

Closing date for applications: 20th March 2026
Interviews: Friday 27th March 2026, on-site

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