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

What We’re Looking For

• AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a broad Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant role
• Confident working up to trial balance
• Strong experience with reconciliations, journals, and ledgers
• Comfortable working independently in a small team
• Someone proactive who enjoys improving processes

Why Apply?

• Broad, all-round role with real ownership
• Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes
• Close-knit, supportive team environment
• Exposure to multiple entities and commercial decision-making
• Clear opportunity to develop your skills

Interested? If you’re an Accounts Assistant looking for a role where you can take ownership and make a real impact, I’d be keen to speak. Apply now or get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation.