Job Title: Accounts Assistant Salary: £27,000 per annum Hours: 37 per week Location: Northampton office Contract: Permanent Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking grow in your accounting career? We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support an established Finance team. If you have an eye for detail, and the ability to multitask in a varying environment, this could be the perfect role for you About Us: Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society. What We Offer: 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays. Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies. 24/7 GP access via phone and video. Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines. Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave). Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping. Enhanced pension scheme. Opportunities for training and personal development. Hybrid working. Key Responsibilities: Support the day-to-day accounting analysis and activities Assist the Treasury team with the preparation and distribution of grant payments. Provide assistance to the Accounts Payable as needed. Process purchase orders on behalf of the Finance team. Undertake the monthly income import process into the finance system. Set up and manage all fixed assets within the finance system. Assist in month end processes, including prepayment schedules and financial data analysis. Investigate and resolve queries arising from month end account reviews. Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Raise manual income invoices as required and ensure appropriate coding and reconciliation. Perform credit control duties to ensure prompt invoice payments. Follow up on queries related to quarter-end cash book reviews. About You: A flexible and proactive approach to problem solving and multitasking. Qualified/Part Qualified AAT or similar or qualified by experience Proficient in using Excel including V lookup, pivots, etc. Experience in high-quality data entry and financial processing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders and non-finance personnel Ability to effectively prioritise varied workload in a changing environment Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and keen attention to detail. The full job description is available in the candidate pack. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements. Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 3 days per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application. How to apply: Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role. Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent, including Maths and English. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). Ability to engage non-Finance personnel. Important Information: We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged. If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application. Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support. We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging. Join our team at MND Association where your skills and contributions will make a real impact. ADZN1_UKTJ