Accounts Assistant - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention : Job Details

Accounts Assistant - Engineering SectorLocation: Narborough, LeicestershireSalary: Up to £28,000 per annumEmployment Type: Permanent | Office-Based | Early Finish Fridays

Macildowie are working with this client based in Narborough to recruit an experienced and proactive Accounts Assistant to join a long-established and respected engineering business. Based just outside Leicester, this company prides itself on its down-to-earth approach and collaborative culture, offering real variety and exposure across the transactional finance function.

You'll be working Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with an early finish at 1:30pm every Friday, giving you that valued head start to your weekend. The role is entirely office-based, supporting a small but vital finance function within a manufacturing environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy and thrives in a fast-paced setting where resilience, accuracy and strong communication skills are key.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Processing a high volume of low-value supplier invoices with accuracy
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Preparing and uploading weekly payment runs
• Dealing with supplier queries and maintaining strong vendor relationships

Accounts Receivable

• Managing approximately 30 key customer accounts and 20 smaller clients
• Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer balances
• Issuing invoices and handling credit notes as needed
• Following up on outstanding invoices and supporting cashflow processes

Credit Control

• Monitoring aged debt reports and proactively contacting overdue accounts
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies
• Developing rapport with customers to support effective credit control processes

Payroll Support

• Assisting with the preparation and processing of payroll for around 50 weekly-paid and 30 monthly-paid staff
• Collating timesheets and inputting payroll data accurately
• Liaising with team leaders to clarify hours and resolve discrepancies
• Training will be provided if no prior payroll experience

Systems & Tools Used:

• Javelin (production/ordering)
• Pegasus (accounts and payroll - training provided if needed)
• Microsoft Excel for data entry, reconciliations, and reporting

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control
• Able to adapt to the needs of a small, busy finance team
• Comfortable working independently with a proactive and questioning mindset
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Experience in payroll support is beneficial but not essential

What's on Offer:

• Up to £28,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Early finish every Friday at 1:30pm
• Office-based role with a real sense of team and purpose
• Hands-on exposure across all core transactional processes
• A no-nonsense and supportive working environment in a respected engineering business

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