Accounts Assistant

1 week ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom FRS Ltd Full time

My client is a leader within a specialist sector, due to expansion they now have a need for an Accounts Assistant / Purchase ledger Clerk on a full-time, temp to permanent basis.


Duties:

  • Registering invoices / credit notes onto Open Accounts (prior to approval by key managers within the business).
  • Checking invoices / credit notes once approved and coded by the relevant manager.
  • Ensure that all invoices / credit notes are approved by the relevant manager, and have the appropriate backup in the case of capital expenditure.
  • Reconciliation of supplier statements on a monthly basis.
  • Dealing with supplier and internal manager queries as they occur.
  • Completing month end close down procedures, printing of daybooks, review of aged creditors, reconciliation of control accounts and standing data exception reporting.
  • Review of debit balances with reasons and updates.
  • Regular review of the registered invoice list, including chasing managers for outstanding invoices / credit notes.
  • Review purchase ledger processes and ensure maximum efficiency is maintained.
  • Working closely with the sales ledger and treasury teams to improve efficiency.
  • Managing a number of purchase ledgers, including sterling, dollar and euro suppliers for both business units.
  • Review exception reports for potential duplicate payments and take appropriate action where required.
  • Update and review information maintained on the sharepoint site.
  • Ensure documentation received adheres to agreed policy documentation.

Payments (Purchase Ledger):

  • Complete an automatic cheque runs (weekly).
  • Complete BACS transfers (including month end) payment runs are made twice monthly including sterling, dollar and euro suppliers.
  • Ensure that the direct debit file is kept up to date and that DD's are cancelled when they come to the end of their payment periods.
  • Scheduling and communication of all payments runs by BACS / cheque and wire transfers for all currencies including liaising with Treasury.

Other:

  • Other tasks and projects as directed by the Finance manager.

Skills required:

  • Excellent communication and social skills.
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills with ability to multitask.
  • Socially confident, with diplomacy and organisational skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manipulate and interpret financial data.
  • Team player.
  • Flexible to achieve goals.


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom one2one Recruitment Full time

    Assistant AccountantAn experienced Assistant Accountant is required to join our client's business, a market leader in their field.Study support - ACCA, CIMA or AAT is offered with this role plus one day per week working from home. Due to growth of the business there is personal development and progression potential.You will be working as part of a team...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 week ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Are you an Accounts Assistant seeking your next role? I have a superb opportunity for an available Accounts Assistant to join my client on a 9 month fixed term contract with immediate start.Client DetailsDescription Maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality with respect to all aspects of the role Assist AP Administrator and Accountant in...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Warner Recruitment Limited Full time

    You will be working as an Assistant Accountant for a friendly and supportive finance team. Warner Recruitment are delighted to be working with this well-established company based in Northampton. The offices are easy to get to via both car and public transport with easy onsite parking. Assistant Accountant - Northampton Duties include:Management AccountsP&L...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Warner Recruitment Full time

    You will be working as an Assistant Accountant for a friendly and supportive finance team. Warner Recruitment are delighted to be working with this well-established company based in Northampton. The offices are easy to get to via both car and public transport with easy onsite parking. If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Macildowie Recruitment and Retention Full time

    We have a brand new opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a large growing business based in Northampton.Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will provide support in the following areas:Preparation of monthly management accounts Balance sheet reconciliations Accruals and prepayment KPI reporting at month endDo not wait and...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom FRS Ltd Full time

    My client is a growing organisation who are seeking a hands-on Assistant Accountant to assist the finance manager the company's finance function. Responsible for the update and control of the creditors ledger in Sage Supplier invoice and credit note processing daily, obtaining authorisation and matching to purchase orders Reconciliation of supplier...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 week ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Pertemps Northampton Full time

    Accounts Assistant Position at a Company in NortamptonshireOur client, located in Northamptonshire, is looking for an Accounts Assistant with at least 3 years of accounting experience to join their welcoming and dynamic team.This is a full-time permanent office-based job from Monday to Friday during regular office hours, and it includes complimentary on-site...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Pertemps Northampton Full time

    Assistant Account / Finance Manager / Finance / Accounts / BookkeeperOur client, an amazing organisation based in Northampton have a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts professional to join a well-established and successful team.Main Duties: Nominal ledger entries, e.g. prepayments, accruals, fixed asset depreciation Bank Reconciliations and...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 week ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom DACHSER Ltd Full time

    Role: Accounts AssistantContract: PermanentHours: M/F Location:Northampton, NN4Why work for DACHSER?Were a family-owned global logistics provider delivering over 83 million shipments a year, including everything from fashion, DIY, chemicals to medical equipment. Internationally, we are among the top 15 logistics providers in terms of sales revenue. We...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 week ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom DACHSER Ltd Full time

    Role: Accounts AssistantContract: PermanentHours: M/F Location: Northampton, NN4Why work for DACHSER?Were a family-owned global logistics provider delivering over 83 million shipments a year, including everything from fashion, DIY, chemicals to medical equipment. Internationally, we are among the top 15 logistics providers in terms of sales revenue. We...

  • Accounts Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom DACHSER Ltd Full time

    Role: Accounts AssistantContract: PermanentHours: M/F Location:Northampton, NN4Why work for DACHSER?Were a family-owned global logistics provider delivering over 83 million shipments a year, including everything from fashion, DIY, chemicals to medical equipment. Internationally, we are among the top 15 logistics providers in terms of sales revenue. We...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Warner Recruitment Limited Full time

    You will be working with a busy, friendly and hardworking team.This is a brilliant opportunity to work with an experienced finance team, where you can gain a wealth of experience that will support your finance career.This is a permanent opportunitywhere they will pay for your AAT/ CIMA/ ACCA studies.This role will suit a graduate, a current AAT/ CIMA/ ACCA...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 week ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Hartshill Care Ltd Full time

    The opportunity has arisen for a keen and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team in Northampton.Working in a busy head office for a health care and property group, you will provide the management team with invaluable support in an accounting role but also general administration within the office. You will be dealing with customers and suppliers on...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 month ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Macildowie Recruitment and Retention Full time

    Accounts Assistant/ Northampton/ 6-8 weeks - Urgently Needed Up to £16ph Very Flexible Working Hours Available Macildowie are excited to be working with a brilliant business based in Northampton looking to add an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team to support with an internal restructure period This is a 6-8 week temporary role to support with...

  • Accounts Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Macildowie Recruitment and Retention Full time

    Accounts Assistant/ Northampton/ 6-8 weeks - Urgently Needed Up to £16ph Very Flexible Working Hours Available Macildowie are excited to be working with a brilliant business based in Northampton looking to add an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team to support with an internal restructure period This is a 6-8 week temporary role to support with...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 week ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Persimmon Homes Full time

    From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.We're Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Warner Recruitment Limited Full time

    You will be working with a wonderful, friendly, hardworking and experienced team.This is a brilliant, and rare opportunity for an ambitious Finance & Accounting Graduate/ AAT studier. The role will be hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 days from home,this is offered to everyone in the team.Warner Recruitment are delighted to be working with an international...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 week ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Alliance Recuitment Full time

    We are currently looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join an established and UK leading organisation based in Northamptonshire. This is a permanent, office-based role working 8.30am-5pm and offering £24K-£28K dependant on experience.If you are looking to join a great team, are a detail focused individual who has a good understanding of...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Alliance Recruitment Full time

    We are currently looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join an award-winning and creative organisation based in Northamptonshire. This is a permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week in the office and offering up to £28K dependant on experience.The role: Accurately process sales invoices Efficiently resolve customer queries Processing...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Your new companySME in West NorthamptonshireYour new roleSenior Accounts Assistant - Temporary(with permanent prospects)Office based for the first week, then hybrid working 3 days on site/2 days WFH40 hours per weekWhat you'll need to succeedAn excellent opportunity in rural West northants for an experienced accounts assistant who has worked previously in a...