Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Northampton
Package: 27,000- 30,000 , 31 days holiday, private health care scheme, shorter Fridays, and more
Working Hours: Full time, Monday - Thursday (8am-4pm) Fridays (8am - 3pm)

A new opportunity has arisen within an experienced and reputable engineering firm in Northampton, who specialise in design, installation, and maintenance of local exhaust ventilation systems

This role is well suited to an organised and confident person with a keen eye for detail. You will be playing a crucial role within the accounts and admin team, communicating with customers, liaising with suppliers, and carrying out vital accounting responsibilities. If you are looking for a new challenge, where your work is truly valued, then look no further

Accounts Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound calls professionally, delivering excellent customer and supplier support.
• Process purchase invoices efficiently using automated invoice capture systems and maintain accurate financial records.
• Set up and maintain supplier and customer accounts in Xero with a high level of accuracy.
• Raise customer invoices and statements, proactively chasing outstanding payments.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies quickly and effectively.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate queries, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Manage the shared accounts inbox and support the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks.
• Maintain organised digital filing systems, process company credit card records, and ensure strong attention to detail across all finance activities.

Accounts Assistant Job Requirements

• Proficiency in accounting software (ideally Xero) and Microsoft Office
• Proficient in processing supplier invoices, matching to purchase orders, and reconciling supplier statements
• Proficient in electronic filing, document scanning, and managing a shared accounts inbox
• Experience working within an Engineering firm (or similar) is advantageous
• Must be able to commute to Northampton office

Accounts Assistant Salary & Benefits

• 27,000 - 30,000 (depending on experience)
• 31 days of holiday including statutory bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Company Pension
• Private Health Care Scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Bike 2 work scheme
• On-site parking

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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