Accounts Assistant

Brighthire Solutions Ltd T/A Brighthire Recruitmen; Great Horkesley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Summer shutdown

Christmas shutdown

Easter time off

Career progression

Job summary

Brighthire Solutions Ltd T/A Brighthire Recruitmen is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a full-time, permanent role. Salary is £30,000–£34,000 per annum. Hours are 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break.

The role is hands-on, requiring bookkeeping or accounts experience and solid Excel skills. Sage 200 is an advantage but not essential. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to location.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant, accounts administrator, bookkeeper or similar role.
• Knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting software; Sage 200 would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard office software.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Able to manage workload, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Reliable and flexible during busy periods.
• AAT qualification or equivalent training is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements and preparing supplier payments.
• Managing the sales ledger, raising sales invoices, allocating payments and processing credit notes.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Monitoring outstanding balances, chasing overdue payments and resolving account queries.
• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records and processing day-to-day financial transactions.
• Assisting with VAT returns, month-end procedures and financial reporting.
• Processing expenses, refunds and other business payments.
• Handling accounts-related enquiries and liaising with customers, suppliers and schools.
• Providing general accounts and administrative support to the wider team.

Skills

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Bank reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisation

Numerical accuracy

Independent working

Time management

Flexible during busy periods

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Salary: £30,000–£34,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (30-minute lunch break)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

This is a varied, hands-on accounts role suited to someone with previous bookkeeping or accounts experience who enjoys taking responsibility for day-to-day financial processes and keeping accurate records.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements and preparing supplier payments.
• Managing the sales ledger, raising sales invoices, allocating payments and processing credit notes.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Monitoring outstanding balances, chasing overdue payments and resolving account queries.
• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records and processing day-to-day financial transactions.
• Assisting with VAT returns, month-end procedures and financial reporting.
• Processing expenses, refunds and other business payments.
• Handling accounts-related enquiries and liaising with customers, suppliers and schools.
• Providing general accounts and administrative support to the wider team.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant, accounts administrator, bookkeeper or similar role.
• Good working knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting software; Sage 200 would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other standard office software.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and numerical accuracy.
• Able to manage your own workload, work independently and meet deadlines.
• A reliable, flexible approach, particularly during busy seasonal periods.
• AAT qualification or equivalent training would be an advantage but is not essential.

Essential requirement: A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle due to the location.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitve Salary of £32,000–£34,000, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Four-week summer shutdown, from the end of July to the end of August.
• Two-week Christmas shutdown, in addition to bank holidays.
• Two additional days off around the Easter bank holidays.
• The opportunity to take on greater responsibility and progress towards an Accounts Manager role as the business grows.

If you have experience in accounts, bookkeeping or general finance administration and are looking for a varied role with long-term development potential, we would love to hear from you.