Accounts Assistant

Location:

Daventry (NN11) – Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£30k – 32k per year

Type:

Contract

Start Date: 

ASAP

Contract Period: 

6 months

Main Industry:

Search Accountancy Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Purchasing & Supply Chain

Advertiser:

Apex Recruitment Services

Job ID:

133097873

Posted On: 

17 June 2026

Role: Accounts Assistant
Salary: A£30,000 – A£32,000 per annum
Location: Daventry
Contract: 6 month FTC with the potential of a permanent opportunity.

Role Summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a growing automotive business based near Daventry. Working within a supportive finance and administration team, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing supplier transactions, and supporting both UK and USA finance operations. This position offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to a business with exciting growth plans.

Role & Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant

– Process supplier invoices and payments accurately using finance systems
– Respond to supplier queries and telephone
– Complete supplier and balance sheet reconciliations
– Monitor and manage the accounts payable inbox
– Generate reports from finance and internal business systems
– Liaise regularly with the USA finance team
– Utilise NetSuite, Tipalti, Microsoft Office, and Excel
– Support month-end activities and reconciliation processes
– Assist with wider finance and administrative duties as required
– Contribute to the success of the Accounts Payable Assistant function through accurate and timely financial administration

Requirements Of The Role

– Previous experience within finance, accounts payable, purchase ledger, or administration environments
– Strong communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the business
– Comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
– Good numerical accuracy and attention to detail
– Basic IT skills with willingness to learn new systems
– Accounting qualification desirable but not essential
– Flexible approach with the ability to support multiple finance activities
– Experience working within a collaborative office environment
– Ability to build positive working relationships with suppliers, customers, and colleagues
– Proven capability to succeed as an Accounts Assistant

Apply Now

If you are seeking a varied opportunity as an Accounts Assistant within a growing organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you. This Accounts Assistant opportunity offers long-term career potential, development opportunities, and the chance to work within a supportive finance team.

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