Senior Accounts Assistant

SENIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – BASINGSTOKE – UP TO £40,000

Sheridan Maine are recruiting on behalf of a reputable business in Basingstoke. We are looking for an experienced and detail‑oriented Senior Accounts Assistant to join a small and friendly head office team covering maternity leave. The role is for a minimum contract period of 12‑14 months.

• Prepare and process sales and purchase ledger transactions
• Undertake credit control duties and run aged debt reports
• Prepare supplier payments
• Reconcile supplier statements and ledgers
• Process employee expenses
• Perform credit card reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve account queries
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and finance tasks

• Previous experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts such as debits & credits
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (such as Sage, Xero, or Quick Books).
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Hybrid working

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.