Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
Location: Bedford
Salary: Up to 25,000
Hours: Full-time, Permanent: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5.30pm

Are you an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career? Our client, a leading manufacturing company based in Bedford, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join their finance team.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will take an active role in managing key financial processes, including the purchase ledger, reconciliations, and credit control. You will ensure financial operations are carried out efficiently, while also building strong relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Purchase Ledger, including queries and reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and support credit control activities.
• Generate sales and production reports.
• Contribute to monthly management accounts and year-end tasks.
• Manage the Finance Department Inbox and assist with general office duties.
• Ensure compliance with fiscal, legal, and group control frameworks.
• Support the annual external audit and health & safety practices.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role.
• QBE or working towards AAT, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualifications.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced MS Excel.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.