Accounts Assistant

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be working in partnership with a fast-growing SME to recruit an ambitious and inquisitive Accounts Assistant who is keen to add value, proactively solve problems and develop their finance career within a dynamic environment. Role Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to- day running of the finance function while gaining exposure to all aspects of accounts, including month-end and reporting. Responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant include: * Support the production of monthly management accounts from transactional level through to final reporting * Maintain the purchase, sales and general ledger * Manage accounts receivable and payable, including credit control and chasing outstanding debt * Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts and payments * Assist with VAT returns (UK & Ireland) * Perform multi-currency reconciliations * Prepare audit files and support year-end processes * Produce royalty reporting and support Amazon-related reporting * Assist with cash flow monitoring and internal reporting * Support the Head of Finance with ad hoc financial tasks and process improvements Profile * Proven experience within an Accounts Assistant role (not entry-level) * Strong understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals, AR/AP and credit control * Experience supporting or producing management accounts end-to-end * Experience with VAT returns and reconciliations * Strong IT skills, including Excel * Highly organised with excellent attention to detail * Able to work both independently and within a small team in a fast-paced environment * Ambitious, proactive, and keen to learn and progress Desirable: * Experience with Pegasus Opera and/or XRL reporting tools * Exposure to invoice discounting * Experience with Amazon reporting or royalty reporting Salary & Benefits The role of Accounts Assistant offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, with potential flexibility for the right candidate