Accounts Assistant
Location: Iver, Buckinghamshire
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8-hour day between 8:00am – 6:00pm)
Salary: £30,000 - £34000
About Panificio Italiano
Panificio Italiano is an independent bakery based in Iver, Buckinghamshire, operating from a modern, purpose-built automated bakery. We are passionate about producing exceptional bakery products, combining traditional recipes with innovation to supply customers across the UK.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team.
The Opportunity
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will support the day-to-day running of the Finance department. Working closely with the Assistant Accountant and Finance Director, you will play an important role in ensuring financial processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, has excellent attention to detail, and is looking to develop their career in finance.
Key Responsibilities
You will be involved in a wide range of finance activities, including:
Accounts Receivable
- Raising customer invoices and processing sales documentation.
- Preparing and issuing customer statements.
- Responding to customer account queries.
- Monitoring outstanding customer balances and supporting credit control.
- Maintaining accurate customer records and pricing information.
Accounts Payable
- Processing purchase orders and supplier invoices.
- Preparing weekly supplier payment runs.
- Reconciling company credit card transactions.
- Maintaining supplier records and assisting with new supplier set-up.
- Ensuring invoices are correctly authorised and processed.
Banking & Finance Support
- Processing online payments.
- Completing daily bank reconciliations.
- Assisting with financial reporting and product costing.
- Supporting month-end, year-end, and audit activities.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
- Assisting with continuous improvement of finance processes and systems.
General Administration
- Monitoring the finance inbox and responding to queries.
- Providing general administrative support to the Finance team.
- Assisting with office administration where required.
About You
We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and enjoys working as part of a team.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
Desirable
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP/accounting system.
- Experience using online banking systems.
- AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT.
Why Join Us?
At Panificio Italiano, you'll become part of a friendly, supportive team within a growing business. We offer the opportunity to broaden your finance experience, contribute to process improvements, and develop your career in a collaborative environment.
Working Hours
· Full-time
· Monday to Friday
· 8-hour working day plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
· Scheduled between 8:00am and 6:00pm
Apply Now
If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working with numbers, and are looking to join a successful and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Panificio Italiano team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Iver SL0 9HX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Production Scheduling: 3 years (required)
- Production Management: 3 years (required)
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (required)
- Power BI: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
