Accounts Assistant (Manufacturing)

Location: Central London, United Kingdom; onsite

Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum

Company

Well-established manufacturing business based in Central London.

What you will do

• Process purchase invoices, allocate cash, manage supplier payments, and monitor cash flow.
• Manage month-end payment runs, post cash and credit card expenses, and complete statement reconciliations.
• Create purchase orders, set up supplier accounts, and review employee mileage claims.
• Monitor the shared accounts inbox, direct queries, and update customer account information.
• Issue customer statements, support credit control, and update stock count records and cost analysis.
• Prepare weekly management reports and dashboards and provide ad hoc finance and administrative support.

Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas.
• Experience using ERP systems; Lakeview ERP knowledge is advantageous.
• Solid bookkeeping and accounts administration experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Culture & Benefits

• 10-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.
• Immediate start availability required.
• Application and accessibility support is available on request.