Accounts Assistant

Finance & Administration Assistant

📍 Location: Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire

💰 Salary: £28,000–£30,000

🕒 Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am–5pm | Friday, 8am–12pm

📅 Start: Immediate or short notice preferred

ELS Recruitment is working with an established business looking to appoint a Finance & Administration Assistant to join its small, friendly finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing accounts experience who enjoys a varied role and wants to continue developing their skills within a supportive working environment.

You'll be joining a team of three, working closely with the Accounts & Administration Manager and Finance Director.

The Role

This is a varied position combining day-to-day accounting responsibilities with general business administration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase invoices and maintaining purchase and sales ledgers.
• Raising sales invoices, estimates and customer statements.
• Completing bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations.
• Assisting with aged debtors and creditors.
• Supporting month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Maintaining stock and inventory records.
• Coordinating deliveries, shipping documentation and general logistics administration.
• Assisting with general office administration and supplier enquiries.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, approachable and happy to get involved in different areas of the business.

Ideally, you'll have:

• 1–2 years' experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• A good understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Be studying towards an AAT qualification or have the ambition to begin your AAT studies.

What's on Offer?

• £28,000 - £30,000 salary.
• A supportive, close-knit team.
• Support towards AAT studies.
• A varied position with opportunities to develop your experience.
• Free breakfast and an early finish every Friday at 12pm

Our client is particularly interested in candidates who are immediately available or working a short notice period.

If you're looking for your next opportunity and enjoy a role where no two days are quite the same, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly or message me for a confidential conversation.