Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Head Office, Leicestershire
Salary: £competitive plus bonus & benefits
Are you a detail-oriented, motivated individual looking to further your career in finance? At Next plc our Branded Accounts team work with over 900 brands, selling their products through our website and distributing them from our warehouse.
We are now seeking to recruit an Assistant Accountant in our Branded Accounts Payable team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our Finance Operations division, supporting our Retail, Online, and Total Platform Partner businesses.
Great opportunity for a recent Finance graduate
Key Responsibilities:
1. Accurately raise and issue invoices to suppliers in a timely manner.
2. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries efficiently.
3. Ensure VAT controls are maintained across the department.
4. Produce monthly balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end process.
5. Work closely with our extended finance team in Pune to ensure accurate invoicing and reporting.
What We’re Looking For:
6. Motivated and hardworking with a professional attitude.
7. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment .
8. Calm and composed when working with stakeholders, including senior management .
9. Enthusiastic about change and development .
10. A team player with a flexible, adaptable approach.
Skills Required:
11. Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
12. Excellent communication and customer service skills .
13. Confident in handling challenging conversations with suppliers.
14. Intermediate Excel skills .
15. A desire to question and challenge for continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience:
16. Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or other financial qualification (preferred but not required).
If you're looking for a role that offers variety, the chance to work with a dynamic team, and the opportunity to grow within a large, reputable company, we want to hear from you!