Accounts Assistant

We’re delighted to offer an outstanding opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our widely recognised client’s dynamic team. This is your chance to grow alongside a business committed to excellence and innovation.

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Clear Pathway for Career Progression
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Hybrid working
• Free On-Site Parking
• Condensed hours option across 4 days

We’re looking for someone who is detail-focused, organised, and eager to contribute to a dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have:

• Ideally fully qualified Accounts Technician status, or be part-qualified ACA, ACCA (or similar).
• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar position.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Office; experience with Sage Accounts 50 is an advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
• A proactive and positive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Maintain computerised accounting systems for multiple group companies.
• Process purchase and sales ledgers accurately.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with deadlines.
• Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.

• Complete intercompany account reconciliations.
• Assist with payment runs and resolve supplier queries.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and year-end accounts.
• Prepare project costings to support business decisions.
• Provide general administrative and accounts support tasks.

• Contribute to system or process improvements within the finance team.
• Support with ad hoc financial analysis or reporting for senior management.
• Assist with audits or external stakeholder requests.
• Take part in projects across the wider group finance function.