Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant | Coalville | Temporary

Location: CoalvilleDuration: 12 weeks - Potential for permanent positionHours: Office-based, Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PMRate: Up to £16ph

We are looking for an immediately available Accounts Assistant to support a business in Coalville on a 12-week temporary contract. This is a fast-paced, high-volume Accounts role, requiring a self-starter who can work through queries independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable Processing: Accurately process 400-500 invoices and credit notes per month, ensuring correct coding and approvals through Dynamics 365 / Navision
• Supplier Payments: Manage weekly supplier payment runs, liaising with the Head of Procurement to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Bank and Supplier Reconciliations: Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile supplier statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Expense and Credit Card Processing: Handle company credit card transactions and ensure all expenses are processed in line with company policies
• Month-End Support: Assist in month-end close procedures, including preparing and posting journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Query Resolution: Investigate and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth AP processing
• Process Improvement: Support the finance team with streamlining AP processes and identifying areas for efficiency improvements

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong Accounts Payable experience within a high-volume environment
• Experience using Dynamics 365 / Navision for invoice processing and AP management (highly desirable)
• Self-sufficient and proactive, able to pick up processes quickly using available documentation and training materials
• Good understanding of month-end procedures, including journals and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve AP queries independently

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic finance environment, supporting key AP and month-end processes.

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