We are looking to recruit a
Accounts Assistant
(Full Time, Office Based)
Location: Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Reporting to: Finance Team Leader
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience
About Us: Mortons Print & Mailing (‘MP&M’) is a new business created from a larger and long-standing family business. Our ethos remains very much the same with a long-term commitment to customer service providing the best service to our national customer base while building a sustainable business with efficient processes, excellent resilience and engaged teams. We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to help us with the next stage of our evolution, with as much passion for our values as finance competencies.
The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This is an important role for our business, offering the opportunity to fulfil a variety of tasks within the department. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the accounts office in general accounting duties, including sales, purchasing and credit control ledgers, contributing to the efficient and accurate operation of all financial processes, collaborating closely with the Finance Team Leader and the wider team. The role is promoted as a full-time position, though flexible working hours may be a consideration, and is expected to be primarily based in our office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operation of the purchase ledger procedures and supplier invoice procedures
- Reconciliation of invoices by matching with purchase orders and goods received notes, and posting invoices to the purchase ledger
- Conduct supplier payment runs, ensuring terms are adhered to and discounts fully taken.
- Process expense and credit card payment reconciliation in accordance with company procedures.
- Reconciliation of supplier statements, dealing with any queries as required.
- Operation of the sales ledger procedures and sales invoicing within the Management Information System, ensuring the sales invoicing is accurate and up to date.
- Investigate and deal with sales account queries and ensure customer enquiries are logged properly and efficiently in accordance with procedures.
- Operation of the customer database, ensuring that details are accurate and up to date.
- Undertake the handling, processing and analysis of cash, cheque, credit card, bacs and direct debit receipts, ensuring that they are correctly posted in the sales ledger and recorded accurately for cash flow analysis.
- Operation of the customer credit ledgers, posting of remittances, credit applications and control procedures.
- Proactively request payments and pre-payments from customers, obtaining printing requirements, liaise with sales and production functions with regards printing schedules, raising any proforma requirements.
ACCOUNTANCY SUPPORT:
- Work closely with the Finance Team Leader, contributing towards financial insights and support for the wider operational team.
- Contribute towards the provision of periodic financial reporting and analysis, forecasts and budgets.
- Contribute, where appropriate, to the general business administration.
- Comply with all financial regulations and internal controls.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience as an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role, ideally within an SME environment is highly desirable but we are able to support candidates with relevant financial experience looking to broaden their responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and practices.
- Experience in contributing towards the preparation of management accounts, VAT returns, and managing payroll is desirable.
- Proficiency in Xero (using purchase order and activity tracking functionality) and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience in using Shuttleworth is preferable but not essential.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A relevant professional accounting qualification is highly desirable but not essential for candidates with extensive relevant experience.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to be an important player in a newly established business.
- A challenging and rewarding role with significant responsibility.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Pension scheme, potential for flexible working hours.
TO APPLY:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this role to the Finance Team leader [email protected]
Application Deadline: 31St August 2025