Accounts Assistant

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine specialist financial support for a bespoke leasing division with Assistant Accountant responsibilities within our Equipment business unit. Working as part of a shared Finance team, you'll enjoy a varied role that spans transactional finance, account management, reconciliations and wider business support. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems and takes pride in delivering accurate and efficient financial administration.

Role Overview

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of both our leasing division and Equipment business. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, customer and supplier accounts are maintained effectively, and financial controls are adhered to. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide specialist support for our leasing division, including contract-related financial administration, reconciliations, account maintenance and query resolution.

· Process supplier invoices, matching purchase order and non-purchase order invoices and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.

· Support Accounts Payable activities, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.

· Assist with Accounts Receivable processes, including billing, cash allocation, account maintenance and responding to customer queries.

· Prepare and support weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.

· Investigate invoice and purchase order mismatches and maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.

· Provide holiday and absence cover across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking and cash allocation activities.

· Support month-end processes, including journals, reconciliations, and other Assistant Accountant responsibilities as required.

· Take ownership of ad hoc and overflow tasks across the shared Finance function to support business continuity and service delivery.

· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Skills & Competencies

· Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.

· Strong IT and systems skills, including experience of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

· Effective communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.

· Proactive problem-solving abilities and a willingness to take ownership of issues through to resolution.

· Flexible and collaborative approach with a strong team-focused mindset.

Qualifications

· AAT Level 2 or 3 qualification (or working towards Level 4), or equivalent relevant experience.

· Previous experience within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or a transactional finance environment would be advantageous.

What Success Looks Like

· Accurate and well-maintained financial records across the leasing division and wider finance function.

· Timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments and cash allocations.

· Strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.

· Effective support across multiple finance activities, including seamless holiday and absence cover.

· A proactive contribution to process improvements and the continued development of the Finance team.

· Demonstrated progression towards broader Assistant Accountant responsibilities and professional development.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. If your experience and skills are a good match for the role, a member of our team will contact you to arrange an interview.

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person