Astute Recruitment are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant available for an immediate start to work with our Ashbourne-based client.

This role is ideal for a capable and reliable individual to join their finance team on a temporary basis for 3 months, with a strong possibility of the role turning permanent for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of the finance function during a busy period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately in a time manner for 3 business units within the group
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Preparing payment runs
• Raising sales invoices
• Proactively chasing any outstanding payments and ensuring customer accounts are up to date
• Reconciling the banks daily, investigating discrepancies, ensuring all transaction are accurately recorded
• Supporting the wider finance team with tidying up historic finance data, correcting entries and helping bring the ledger up to date
• Further ad hoc accounts support where required

Candidate Background:

• Previous experience in a similar accounts role
• Good knowledge of both purchase and sales ledger processes
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Able to hit the ground running
• Experience of using Quickbooks (Desirable but not essential)
• A proactive and hands-on approach to work
• Confidence using accounting software and Excel

Hours & Working Pattern:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
• Onsite parking
• Fully office-based