Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team based Takeley, Essex

This is a hands-on accounting role covering purchase ledger, supplier payments, reconciliations and month-end support, so we’re looking for someone with a genuine accounting background who is qualified, part-qualified or actively studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification such as CIMA or ACCA.

What you’ll be doing

* Processing purchase invoices and managing supplier approvals

* Setting up new suppliers and dealing with supplier queries

* Processing supplier payments

* Managing purchase requests and issuing purchase orders

* Carrying out Accounts Payable reconciliations

* Supporting customer management and sales analysis

* Processing month-end accruals and prepayments

* Supporting the wider Finance team when required

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally have 1–3 years’ experience within an accounts or finance function and:

* Be qualified, part-qualified or studying towards CIMA, ACCA or another recognised accountancy qualification

* Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

* Understand general accounting procedures

* Be comfortable working with purchase ledgers, reconciliations and month-end processes

* Have strong attention to detail and be confident working with financial data

* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV would be advantageous, but isn’t essential

Location & Hours

📍 Takeley, Essex

Monday–Thursday: 08:30–17:00
Friday: 08:30–14:30

If you’re building your career in accountancy and looking for a varied role within the aviation industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed