Exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a manufacturing company in Hucknall, near Nottingham. Our client manufactures innovative, sustainable, reliable organic-certified garden care products. With a history dating back to 1946, they invest in maintaining a reputation for excellence and growth in the UK, as well as expansion across Europe through its EU division. Working in a small team that reports to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for processing financial transactions accurately and efficiently, maintaining records, and assisting with reporting to ensure the smooth running of the finance function and the implementation of company initiatives. Accounts Assistant package: Salary £28K-£30K per annum (dependent on experience) 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays (3 days to be allocated to Christmas Shutdown) Pension Westfield Health Cash Plan (free cover for dependents up to age 22) Life Assurance Accounts Assistant requirements: Accounts experience gained ideally from manufacturing / FMCG or similar environment. AAT (Level 2 or 3) qualified or equivalent or working towards. Proficiency in accounting software e.g. Lightyear, Navision and Microsoft Excel. Ability to work productively and flexibly under pressure to meet tight deadlines, especially those at month end. Strong communication skills in order to work alongside colleagues and all internal and external stakeholders. Self-starter who wishes to take ownership of the role and can suggest areas of development to create greater efficiencies. Happy to work on site every day (Mon to Fri, 40 hours, flex start / finish times). Responsibilities: Shared control, management and reporting of Purchase Ledger including ensuring all invoices are matched to Pos, coded, authorised and posted accurately in line with process 12 week receipt/payment run forecasts Analysis when needed including weekly and monthly reporting Maintain filing in a timely and accurate manner Shared control, management and reporting of sales ledger including taking shared ownership for key customers, debt control and managing credit limits Providing weekly updates relating to outstanding debt and reporting to Finance Manager Management of the invoice financing facility (GBP/EUR) Review and verify credit card expense entries Calculating and distributing commission sheets Resolving outstanding payment queries Support auditing Support the Finance Manager and wider finance function with process or system changes to align with organisation goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into an accounting role within a fast-moving business, offering great team working and career prospects. If youre looking for a challenging, rewarding role within a company that values collaboration and innovation, wed love to hear from you Full job description available on request. If you would like to be considered, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an informal chat about the role.