Accounts Assistant

Job Description:

Accounts Assistant
Kettering
Hours - Monday to Friday 37.5 hrs
Salary £30-35k


An established and growing business based in Kettering is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to join its UK Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to develop their finance career within a supportive environment.

The Role

Working closely with the wider finance team, you will support day-to-day financial operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. This is a hands-on position with exposure to both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring invoices are processed and payments allocated correctly
• Reconciling bank statements and investigating discrepancies
• Accurately entering financial data into Sage 200
• Monitoring expenses and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place
• Assisting with budget tracking and variance analysis
• Preparing supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Taking customer payments over the phone
• Providing cover for finance colleagues during absence
• Supporting the team with general administrative and ad hoc finance duties

About You You are organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing your own workload to meet deadlines. You enjoy working as part of a team and are confident communicating with both colleagues and customers.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• A solid understanding of basic accounting principles (AAT part-qualified preferred)
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Receivable processes
• Working knowledge of Sage 200
• Strong Excel skills, alongside Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Good customer service experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Access to an employee benefits portal with retail discounts
• Supportive team culture and healthy work–life balance

If you’re looking for a stable, varied finance role where your contribution genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.