Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Vehicle discounts

Tool insurance

Wellbeing programme

Introduction rewards

Savings plan

Performance bonuses

Car scheme

Discounts on servicing

No weekend work

Employee recognition

Staff incentives

Training & rewards

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in Ashford. The role involves supporting daily accounting tasks to ensure accurate records, with office-based hours from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

You will manage daily banking and reconciliations, process ledgers and invoices, assist with credit control, and support general accounting tasks. The role suits someone methodical, working well both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts role.
• AAT studies desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience with ledgers, invoices and reconciliations.
• Good numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with accounting software.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily banking and bank reconciliations.
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions and invoices.
• Assist with credit control and chase overdue payments.
• Prepare payment runs.
• Handle monthly petty cash reconciliation.
• Support general accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Accounting experience

AAT (desirable)

GAAP knowledge

Ledgers & reconciliations

Numerical accuracy

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Team player

Independent worker

Education

AAT studies (desirable)

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Annual Salary: £26,000 – £28,000

Location: Ashford, TN24

Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Working Arrangements: Office Based

We are seeking a reliable Accounts Assistant to join our clients finance team. This role involves supporting daily accounting tasks to ensure smooth financial operations and accurate records. The position is office‑based with standard working hours from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Day‑to‑day of the role

• Perform daily banking and bank reconciliations.
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions and invoices.
• Assist with credit control and chase overdue payments.
• Prepare payment runs.
• Handle monthly petty cash reconciliation.
• Support general accounting tasks as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role.
• Studying towards AAT is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience with ledgers, invoices, and reconciliations.
• Good numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with accounting software (preferred).
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Annual Holiday Allowance - 32 days, including bank holidays.
• Standard company pension scheme.
• Vehicle purchase discounts.
• Tool insurance scheme.
• Employee wellbeing programme.
• Customer and employee introduction rewards.
• Savings plan and performance bonuses.
• Subsidised car scheme.
• Discounts on servicing & parts for family.
• No weekend working.
• Employee recognition awards.
• Staff incentives, including hotel breaks.
• Career development opportunities with training programmes and rewards.