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Accounts Assistant

Butler Rose
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire LU7 0QU, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An experienced Accounts Assistant position is available in a dynamic business environment.
  • The role requires at least 1 year of experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
  • Key responsibilities include managing customer accounts, overseeing credit control, and supporting the finance team.
  • Candidates should have strong Excel skills and preferably an AAT qualification or equivalent experience.
  • This fully office-based role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity? This is a fantastic chance to join a dynamic and thriving business in a fully office-based role, offering variety and a collaborative team environment.

The Role:

As an Accounts Assistant, you'll take on a broad range of responsibilities, with around half of your time dedicated to managing customer accounts and overseeing credit control. The rest of your role will involve supporting the finance team across various areas, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Your key tasks will include:

  • Building positive relationships with customers to ensure timely payments and resolve queries.
  • Monitoring outstanding balances and following up on overdue invoices.
  • Recording and reconciling financial transactions, including supplier payments and bank statements.
  • Assisting with data entry for customs and other compliance processes.
  • Supporting month-end activities and maintaining accurate financial records.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.

What You'll Need:

  • At least 1 year of experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
  • AAT qualification or actively studying (or equivalent experience).
  • Confident using Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
  • Experience using D365 is also desirable but not essential
  • A keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This role is with a forward-thinking business in the manufacturing sector, known for their innovative products and commitment to quality. They're a key player in an essential industry, offering stability and exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (fully office-based).

Apply today by contacting Ben Smith at Butler Rose via or

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.