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 £40,000, 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.
Please click ‘APPLY NOW’, or call the WSR Team at 01908 616184 for more info.
We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time.
We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available.
