Accounts Assistant Near Melton Mowbray (Office-based) £30,000-£32,000

A growing, owner-managed business is looking for a hands-on Accounts Assistant to take ownership of its day-to-day finance function.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being at the heart of a business where finance genuinely makes an impact. The Role – Accounts Assistant As the Accounts Assistant , you'll be responsible for managing the core finance processes across multiple entities, working closely with external accountants while taking ownership of the day-to-day accounting.

This is a broad role that will give you exposure across the full finance function, not just transactional work.

Key Responsibilities Managing purchase and sales ledgers Performing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts Supporting month-end processes (journals, accruals, prepayments) Assisting with VAT and working alongside external accountants Managing accounts payable and receivable Processing payroll journals and payments Monitoring and managing cash flow Handling intercompany transactions Reconciling card payments Supporting budgeting and forecasting Identifying and improving processes, including cleaning up existing accounts<...