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Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)


Job Location:

Hertfordshire - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 25000 - 30000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Were 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 were 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 youll 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 were looking for

Youll ideally have 13 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 isnt essential

Location & Hours

Takeley Essex

MondayThursday: 08:3017:00
Friday: 08:3014:30

If youre building your career in accountancy and looking for a varied role within the aviation industry wed love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.


Required Experience:

Junior IC