Accounts Assistant

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading playground equipment company in the UK is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant. You will manage the sales and purchase ledgers, handle bank reconciliations, and support the finance team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong communication skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Office. This is a full-time, permanent position based at the company’s office in Wollaston, Northamptonshire.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Group life insurance

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, finance, or administrative support.
• Professional and strong communicator.
• Enthusiastic, highly organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger cycle and ensure compliance with VAT.
• Process invoices and credit notes for the purchase ledger.
• Liaise with suppliers and resolve queries.
• Perform bank payments and reconciliations.
• Process employee expenses and adhere to company policy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

Timotay Playscapes are looking for an Accounts Assistant colleague to join their award-winning team…

If you would like to make a positive impact upon people’s lives through amazing outdoor spaces and playgrounds then please read on…

Our company values ensure we respect one-another and empower us to reach our potential. We are customer-centric, and a people-powered business who strive to deliver incredible outdoor spaces.

Timotay Group are one of UK’s leading school, nursery, SEND setting and family attractions playground company’s, who deliver inspirational outdoor spaces that transform outdoor learning and outdoor play environments. We are no ordinary playground company.

We offer a fully managed service; from consultation, design through to in-house manufacture, installation, and after-care. With a clear aim to exceed our client’s expectations and deliver a premium playground or outdoor space experience time after time.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Accounts Assistant who embodies our company values and has a strong desire to succeed within a finance and administration role.

In this role, you will be motivated, and detail-oriented, with a passion for delivering exceptional support. You will play a key part in supporting our finance team, ensuring smooth processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts, finance, and/or administrative support, with a strong focus on accuracy, organisation, and delivering first-class service. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be confident managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

What you can expect

• We challenge the ‘norm’ and work together to push boundaries and innovate.
• Delight customers – it’s at the heart of all that we do.
• We do what we say we will - our customers are our priority, and we identify and anticipate their needs.
• Mediocre is not an option! We take responsibility to achieve results and create an environment that enables everyone to perform at their best.
• We are committed to developing you and enable you to succeed in the role, so you must have the desire to want to grow and flourish within our business.

About the Accounts Assistant Role

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the sales ledger cycle: issuing sales invoices, raising payment schedules, acting as the primary contact for clients, collaborating with managers and colleagues, reducing retention receivable balances ahead of due dates, and ensuring compliance with VAT legislation (standard rate and domestic reverse charge).
• Handling the purchase ledger: processing invoices and credit notes, reconciling credit card statements, matching supplier invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, generating reports, and reconciling supplier balances with statements.
• Liaising with suppliers via email and telephone to resolve queries and manage payment controls.
• Performing bank payments and bank reconciliations.
• Processing employee expenses and stay-away allowances in line with company policy.
• Supporting with any other ad hoc duties as required.

This is a permanent role based at our head office is based in Wollaston, Northamptonshire.

The Successful Applicant:

Experienced accounts/ finance administration, and will be professional, a strong communicator, strong admin skills, enthusiastic highly organised and a good/strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

As an employee of the Timotay Group you will receive

: A Competitive Salary , Pension Scheme (introduced after set period) Group Life Insurance, Training opportunities

Hours:40 hours per week (Mon - Fri, 08:00hrs - 16:30hrs with 30 minutes unpaid lunchbreak)

The Timotay Head Office is based in Wollaston in the heart of rural Northamptonshire.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent