Role Overview
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing business within a busy finance environment, supporting the day-to-day running of the accounts function while working closely with senior management.
The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the finance department across a broad range of accounting and payroll duties. This position is ideally suited to an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and can manage multiple priorities effectively. The successful candidate will provide essential support across transactional finance processes while ensuring accuracy and efficiency at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage purchase ledger activities including processing high volumes of supplier invoices
- Maintain and update the sales ledger accurately
- Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations
- Process payroll from timesheets through to payslips using Sage Payroll
- Support credit control activities and follow up on outstanding payments
- Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
- Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding invoice queries
- Support wider finance operations and reporting requirements as required
- Ensure all finance processes are completed within deadlines and company procedures
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
- Strong working knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and reconciliations
- Payroll processing experience is advantageous
- Experience working within a high-volume finance environment
- Proficient in Sage 50 and Sage Payroll advantageous
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently
- Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Offering
- Salary £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
- Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm
- 33 days holiday inclusive of public holidays
- Opportunity to join a well-established and busy business environment
- Immediate interview availability with a client keen to appoint quickly
- Supportive team structure with exposure to a varied finance role
