Accounts Assistant

The Niche Partnership; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green energy organisation in Basingstoke is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage financial tasks in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, managing queries, and assisting in financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a track record in similar roles, strong invoicing and reconciliation skills, and familiarity with SAP. The role offers private healthcare, a pension scheme, and flexible working hours, promoting a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable Clerk, or Finance Assistant.
• Strong invoicing and reconciliation skills, preferably with multicurrency experience.
• Reliable approach and ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the aged creditors ledger and process around 300 supplier invoices per month.
• Manage supplier mailbox and handle queries.
• Perform weekly credit control reviews and chase overdue accounts.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Strong invoicing and reconciliation skills

Experience with multicurrency transactions

Familiarity with SAP

Basic Excel skills

Reliable and proactive working style

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Join a finance department that’s not just ticking boxes, but actively shaping the future of a leading green energy organisation. As Accounts Assistant, you’ll be right at the heart of a business that is growing fast and is investing in its people and its future. You’ll work in a modern, light‑filled office (with standing desks if you want them) surrounded by a supportive team that values hard work, collaboration and personality. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, now’s the time to get involved.

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and monitoring the aged creditors ledger and processing around 300 supplier invoices per month
• Managing the supplier mailbox and handling queries
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Performing weekly credit control reviews, including contacting customers for payment dates and chasing overdue accounts
• Receiving and processing staff expense claims
• Raising weekly payment runs and processing bank transactions, including regular bank reconciliations
• Maintaining company fixed‑asset registers
• Assisting with the preparation of finance reports, such as management accounts and debtors / creditors reporting
• Reviewing processes and identifying areas for improvement

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Accounts Assistant / Accounts Payable Clerk / Purchase Ledger Clerk / Finance Assistant
• Strong invoicing and reconciliation skills, with experience working with multicurrency transactions being a bonus
• Familiarity with SAP and basic Excel skills
• A steady, reliable approach – you’re the type who gets things done and helps the team out
• Willingness to work closely with and meet people across the business

What you will get:

• Private healthcare (with the option to add your family)
• Pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions
• 3x salary death in service benefit
• Support towards study (including AAT, with contributions towards costs)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Flexible working hours, with some flexibility for part‑time and occasional home working if needed
• Free onsite parking

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!

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