Accounts Assistant

Mulberry Recruitment; Hart; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their growing organization in Hart, England. This office-based role involves maintaining financial accounts, processing invoices, and supporting month-end procedures. The ideal candidate has a strong background in transactional accounting, proficiency in Excel, and experience with SAP. The position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounts assistant role.
• Proficient in Excel and experience with accounting software.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger and sales ledger accounts.
• Process invoices, payments, credit notes, and staff expenses accurately.
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with cashbook management.
• Support the month-end close process, including journal postings.

Skills

Experience in an accounts assistant role

Proficient in Excel

Experience with accounting software (e.g. SAP)

High attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Hook – Fully Office Based

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Transactional / General Ledger Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic finance team within a successful and growing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in transactional accounting who enjoys working across both purchase and sales ledger functions, as well as supporting month-­end and general ledger processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger and sales ledger accounts
• Process invoices, payments, credit notes, and staff expenses accurately and promptly
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with cashbook management
• Support the month-­end close process, including journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with VAT returns, accruals, and prepayments
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries efficiently
• Support the finance team with ad‑hoc reporting and project work as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in an accounts assistant role
• Proficient in Excel and experience with accounting software (e.g. SAP)
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£28,000-£32,000)
• Pension scheme
• Supportive and collaborative working environment