Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)
CV-LibraryCM22, Takeley, EssexcontractPosted: 24 September 2026
Apply NowWe’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team based Takeley, Essex
This is a hands-on accounting role covering purchase ledger, supplier payments, reconciliations and month-end support, so we’re looking for someone with a genuine accounting background who is qualified, part-qualified or actively studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification such as CIMA or ACCA.
What you’ll be doing
* Processing purchase invoices and managing supplier approvals
* Setting up new suppliers and dealing with supplier queries
* Processing supplier payments
* Managing purchase requests and issuing purchase orders
* Carrying out Accounts Payable reconciliations
* Supporting customer management and sales analysis
* Processing month-end accruals and prepayments
* Supporting the wider Finance team when required
What we’re looking for
You’ll ideally have 1–3 years’ experience within an accounts or finance function and:
* Be qualified, part-qualified or studying towards CIMA, ACCA or another recognised accountancy qualification
* Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Understand general accounting procedures
* Be comfortable working with purchase ledgers, reconciliations and month-end processes
* Have strong attention to detail and be confident working with financial data
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV would be advantageous, but isn’t essential
Location & Hours
📍 Takeley, Essex
Monday–Thursday: 08:30–17:00
Friday: 08:30–14:30
If you’re building your career in accountancy and looking for a varied role within the aviation industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch to find out more
This is a hands-on accounting role covering purchase ledger, supplier payments, reconciliations and month-end support, so we’re looking for someone with a genuine accounting background who is qualified, part-qualified or actively studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification such as CIMA or ACCA.
What you’ll be doing
* Processing purchase invoices and managing supplier approvals
* Setting up new suppliers and dealing with supplier queries
* Processing supplier payments
* Managing purchase requests and issuing purchase orders
* Carrying out Accounts Payable reconciliations
* Supporting customer management and sales analysis
* Processing month-end accruals and prepayments
* Supporting the wider Finance team when required
What we’re looking for
You’ll ideally have 1–3 years’ experience within an accounts or finance function and:
* Be qualified, part-qualified or studying towards CIMA, ACCA or another recognised accountancy qualification
* Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Understand general accounting procedures
* Be comfortable working with purchase ledgers, reconciliations and month-end processes
* Have strong attention to detail and be confident working with financial data
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV would be advantageous, but isn’t essential
Location & Hours
📍 Takeley, Essex
Monday–Thursday: 08:30–17:00
Friday: 08:30–14:30
If you’re building your career in accountancy and looking for a varied role within the aviation industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch to find out more