Accounts Assistant Job at Ibstock, Leicestershire Full Time

Location: Office-Based
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team. This role offers genuine career progression opportunities for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. Whilst the position has a strong focus on purchase ledger activities, you will also gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities including reconciliations, payroll support, sales ledger and month-end processes.

This is a fully office-based role, ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and taking ownership of their responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Supporting sales ledger activities, including raising invoices and credit notes.
• Performing regular bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash records.
• Assisting with credit control and management of overdue accounts.
• Supporting the preparation and processing of payroll, including collating and validating payroll data.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and depreciation tracking.
• Ensuring financial records and supporting documentation are maintained accurately.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Supporting external audit requirements by providing relevant documentation.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a transactional finance or accounts role.
• Strong purchase ledger experience, with exposure to wider finance processes such as reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and resolving queries.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £30,000 per annum.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and development.
• Exposure to a broad range of finance activities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Fully office-based role.

If you are looking for a varied Accounts Assistant position where you can develop your skills and progress your career, we’d love to hear from you.