Accounts Assistant

Job Specification:
Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Contract Type:
Temporary (initially 3 months)

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £13.50 – £15.00 per hour

We are recruiting for a reliable and detail‑oriented Accounts Assistant to join a finance team on an ongoing temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a keen interest in finance to develop their skills within a fast‑paced environment. The role focuses primarily on purchase ledger maintenance and general transactional finance duties.

• Purchase Ledger Management:
  Processing supplier invoices, filing, reconciling supplier statements, and handling non‑AP vouchers.
• Banking & Payments:
  Creating BACS runs, setting up beneficiaries in the bank system, and processing ad hoc non‑AP payments.
• Reconciliations:
  Performing cash book reconciliations, recording daily cleared bank balances, and general account reconciliations.
• Month‑End Support:
  Assisting with accurate and timely month‑end inputs, raising ad hoc journals, and generating MME reports.
• General Administration:
  Distributing incoming mail, maintaining the franking machine, and supporting the wider team with general duties.

• Experience:
  
  Preferably some prior finance experience or currently studying towards a finance qualification.
• Education:
  
  Educated to GCSE level (Maths and English are essential).

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Attributes: A willingness to learn and grow, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.

We are reviewing CVs for this Accounts Assistant; early applications are encouraged.

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