VACANCY
Role: Accounts Assistant
Location: Kettering, UK
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Ref: 10/26
We have a vacancy for an Accounts Assistant to work in our Finance Department.
This is a developmental opportunity where the business would potentially fund the AAT qualification up to level 4.
About the role
Reporting to the Financial Controller the successful candidate will be responsible for all purchase ledger functions for UK and Republic of Ireland entities.
Full training will be given but the key responsibilities of the role will be:
- Register incoming purchase ledger invoices and sending them to relevant departments
- Receipting purchase ledger invoices against purchase orders once approved by departments.
- Processing purchase invoices once PO has been receipted
- Processing credit card and employee expenses
- Making weekly payments to suppliers (BACS and FP)
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Resolving any queries with supplier invoices
- Entry and payment of purchase ledger invoices
- Responsible for sale ledger customer data for UK, China and Republic of Ireland entitles include setup of new customer accounts and amendments to customer accounts
About you
Essential
- AAT Qualified or working towards being AAT qualified, professional level (Level 4).
- Able to work as part of a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexible and adaptable
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work to deadlines
- Organised and proactive
- Willing to learn
- Cover for colleagues
- IT literate
- Purchase ledger experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central and Customer Engagement systems
Benefits Include
Staff benefits include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; flexible working: study support; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 27th July 2026
Interviews will be held on site on 6th August 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
