Accounts Assistant

Warner Recruiment ·www.warnerrecruitment.co.uk

Location Northampton, East Midlands, England
Salary GBP 28,000 - 32,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Accountancy and Finance
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Are you an experienced Accounts Administrator who enjoys keeping things organised, building positive relationships with customers, and ensuring the finance function runs smoothly?
We're recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established Northampton business in a varied role that combines credit control, purchase ledger, and day-to-day finance administration. You'll be responsible for helping keep accounts up to date, managing customer payments, resolving queries, and supporting the wider finance team with a range of accounting tasks.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, friendly team within a successful business that values reliability, teamwork, and a positive working environment. If you enjoy a busy role where no two days are quite the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Accounts Assistant

Northampton Full Time | Office Based Permanent

The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Managing and maintaining the sales ledger
  • Chasing outstanding payments by phone and email
  • Building strong relationships with customers to resolve payment queries
  • Reducing aged debt and ensuring accounts remain within agreed terms
  • Processing supplier invoices
  • Supporting the purchase ledger function
  • Reconciling supplier statements
  • Assisting with account reconciliations
  • General finance administration
  • Supporting with year end and month end accounting
  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting duties as required
About You
We're looking for someone who:
  • Has previous experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or a similar finance role
  • Enjoys communicating with customers and building positive working relationships
  • Has good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Is confident managing a busy workload and prioritising tasks effectively
Applications welcomed from Accounts Assistants, Assistant Accountants, Credit Controllers, Finance Assistants, and candidates qualified by experience or studying towards an accounting qualification.
What's on Offer?
  • Stable and successful business with a strong reputation
  • Friendly and supportive finance team
  • Varied role with responsibility from day one
  • Convenient Northampton location with excellent public transport links
  • Full-time, office-based position
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
If you're looking for a busy finance role where you can make a real contribution as part of an experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Accounts Assistant role?
Warner Recruiment is hiring for the Accounts Assistant position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Accounts Assistant job located?
The Accounts Assistant role with Warner Recruiment is based in Northampton, GB.
What does the Accounts Assistant role pay?
Warner Recruiment lists the Accounts Assistant role at GBP 28,000–32,000 per year.
Is the Accounts Assistant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Warner Recruiment.
What experience level is the Accounts Assistant role?
The Accounts Assistant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Accounts Assistant role at Warner Recruiment?
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