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Accounts Assistant

Robert Half
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN68AX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support a growing finance team.
  • The role requires proven experience in sales data analysis and financial reporting, with familiarity in financial software and CRM systems, preferably Xero.
  • Candidates should have intermediate Excel skills and strong communication abilities, with a focus on collaboration and process improvement.
  • The position offers a salary that is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and training, with a preference for candidates with experience in a professional finance department.
  • This opportunity is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to continuous improvement.

Robert Half is excited to be partnering with a dynamic and rapidly expanding business to find an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Record and analyse sales data, ensuring senior management has real-time insights into performance.
  • Verify sales data and income transactions
  • Maintain CRM systems and provide crucial data to the sales team and management.
  • Assist with supplier invoice processing and payment runs, ensuring timely supplier payments.
  • Support internal expense processes, review submitted expenses.
  • Review aged debtors and assist with collections as needed.
  • Contribute to the improvement of internal finance processes and controls.

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in sales data analysis and financial reporting.
  • Familiarity with financial software and CRM systems (Xero experience preferred).
  • Intermediate Excel skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams.
  • Experience in a professional finance department in the private sector would be desirable.

Personal Attributes:

  • Detail-oriented with excellent numerical abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative, process-driven, and focused on continuous improvement.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

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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.