Accounts Assistant

Pertemps Kettering; Great Houghton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a friendly finance team. This role involves managing payroll, processing invoices, and reconciling bank statements. Candidates should have AAT Level 3, strong Excel skills, and at least 3 years of accounts experience. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for development.

Benefits

25 days holiday, rising to 27 with service

Company pension (up to 10% employer contribution)

Health Cash Plan

Staff bonus scheme

Supportive team and opportunities for development

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 or equivalent.
• 3+ years' accounts experience.
• Great attention to detail and communication.

Responsibilities

• Run payroll and HMRC submissions.
• Process receipts, payments, and invoices.
• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Assist with financial reporting.

Skills

Excellent Excel Skills

Payroll knowledge

Confident with Xero

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Sage Payroll

Xero

Job description

Overview

Location: Northampton

Hours: Full Time / Office Based

Salary: £27k to £32k

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of our client for someone to join our friendly finance team as an Accounts Assistant and help keep our financial processes running smoothly!

What You'll Do

• Run payroll and HMRC submissions (Sage Payroll).
• Process receipts, payments, and invoices (Xero).
• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Assist with financial reporting and ad-hoc admin.

You'll Need

• AAT Level 3 or equivalent.
• Excellent Excel Skills
• 3+ years' accounts experience, with payroll knowledge.
• Confident with Xero, Sage Payroll, and Excel.
• Great attention to detail, organisation, and communication.

Perks & Benefits

• 25 days holiday, rising to 27 with service.
• Company pension (up to 10% employer contribution).
• Group life assurance, Health Cash Plan, and staff bonus scheme
• Supportive team and opportunities for development.

Apply now to join a business that values your skills, rewards your effort, and helps you grow