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