Accounts Assistant

Purely Recruitment Solutions; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Purely Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Accounts Assistant for an office-based role in Lambourne. The successful candidate will manage purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices and payments, and assist with month-end activities within a collaborative finance team.

Proficiency in Xero is essential, as are strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and good communication. The role is full-time, with temp-to-perm prospects and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounting or finance role with well-rounded accounts experience.
• Proficiency in Xero is essential.
• Office-based role five days per week, Monday - Friday.
• Be organised, accurate, and have excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Managing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with month-end processes
• Supporting the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks
• Using Xero to manage financial data and reporting
• Providing general administrative support to the finance function as required

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Organised

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Lambourne

Full Time - Temp to Perm

Salary is dependent on experience

Job Description

Our client is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is an office-based role, requiring attendance in the office five days a week, Monday - Friday and is ideal for someone with solid all-round accounts experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Managing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with month-end processes
• Supporting the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks
• Using Xero to manage financial data and reporting
• Providing general administrative support to the finance function as required

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar accounting or finance role with well-rounded accounts experience
• Proficiency in Xero is essential
• Be happy to work from the office five days per week, Monday - Friday
• Be organised, accurate, and have excellent attention to detail.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with purchase ledger and sales ledger is desirable; however, we can be flexible.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to work.