Accounts Assistant

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established electric utility company in Cheltenham is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 3-month contract (potential to extend). The position requires prior experience with purchase and sales ledger, and strong attention to detail. Candidates should ideally be AAT qualified or studying towards it, with proficiency in Xero accounting software. This is a full-time office-based role offering supportive work in a busy finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts role (purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations).
• Ideally AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT.
• Confident using Xero (or similar accounting software).

Responsibilities

• Carrying out bank reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Managing the purchase ledger and processing supplier invoices.
• Handling the sales ledger, including raising and posting invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification or currently studying towards it

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Cheltenham
Pay: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour
Contract: 3 months (potential to extend)
Hours: Full-time, 5 days office-based

We are recruiting on behalf of an established electric utility company in Cheltenham for a skilled Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is studying towards or has completed their AAT qualification and is looking to build on their experience in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out bank reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Managing the purchase ledger and processing supplier invoices.
• Handling the sales ledger, including raising and posting invoices.
• Supporting wider finance tasks as required.
• Using Xero accounting software on a daily basis.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in an accounts role (purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations).
• Ideally AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Xero (or similar accounting software).
• Organised and proactive, with good communication skills.

This role offers the chance to work in a busy and supportive finance team with the potential for extension beyond the initial 3 months.