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Accounts Assistant

Location: Daventry
Salary: Up to £32,000 DOE

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing logistics company for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Daventry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive accounts professional who enjoys variety in their role. Working across both Sales and Purchase Ledger, you'll play a key part in ensuring financial processes run smoothly while providing excellent service to customers and suppliers alike.

The Role
As an Account Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day finance function, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Working closely with internal teams and external customers, you'll help maintain robust financial controls while delivering a high standard of customer service.

Key Responsibilities
* Accurately allocate incoming payments across a range of currencies and payment methods.
* Liaise with customers to resolve account queries and maintain positive working relationships.
* Prepare and process customer invoices, credit notes and new account documentation.
* Assist with Purchase Ledger activities, including invoice processing, coding and supplier account reconciliations.
* Support credit control by monitoring outstanding balances and contributing to the reduction of aged debt.
* Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in line with internal procedures.
* Work closely with colleagues across finance and other departments to support efficient day-to-day operations.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and the overall customer experience.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:
* AAT qualified is desirable part-qualified with relevant accounts experience is essential.
* Previous experience within an Accounts Administration, Sales Ledger or Purchase Ledger environment.
* Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills and the confidence to build effective working relationships.
* The ability to prioritise workloads and work accurately under pressure.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and financial accounting systems.
* A positive, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

If you're looking for your next opportunity and would like to find out more, wed love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Cerys Smith / Siddharth Patel for a confidential discussion.

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Accounts Assistant - SAP Experience required

Daventry - office based

£14.00 - £16.00 per hour plus holiday

Temporary Accounts Assistant - 3 months estimated cover

We're looking for a capable and organised Temporary Accounts Assistant to join a fast-moving SME finance team. This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone with solid finance experience who can step in quickly and make an immediate impact. Cover whilst a permanent recruitment drive continues

What you'll be doing

You'll support the finance function across all areas, including:

Processing and managing supplier invoices and payment runsRaising sales invoices, allocating receipts, and supporting credit controlCompleting bank reconciliations and monitoring cash activitySupporting month-end processes, reporting, and management accountsHandling expenses, card transactions, VAT support, and general finance adminResponding to day-to-day finance queries and assisting with audits and projectsWhat we're looking forPrevious experience in a finance or accounts role (e.g. Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper)Strong understanding of bookkeeping principlesConfident user of SAPStrong/Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detailAble to manage workload independently and meet deadlinesNice to haveAAT studier or qualifiedSME backgroundExposure to VAT or management accountsAbout you

You're reliable, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership. You work well under pressure, communicate clearly, and take pride in accurate work.

Immediate start

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My client is a family-oriented business based in Daventry looking for a motivated and organised Assistant Accountant to join their friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and wants to be involved in all aspects of finance within a small business environment.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations while supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the Accounts Payable (AP) function, including processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs.Managing the Accounts Receivable (AR) function, including raising sales invoices, allocating receipts and chasing outstanding payments.Performing bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations.Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.Supporting month-end and year-end processes.Processing journals, accruals and prepayments where required.Assisting with cash flow reporting and financial analysis.Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve finance queries.Supporting continuous improvements to finance processes and procedures.Providing general administrative support to the finance function as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

AAT Qualified or QBE with extensive relevant experienceGood working knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.Experience carrying out reconciliations.An understanding of month-end processes and management accounts.Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, experience with SAP would be advantageous.A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.

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