Accounts Assistant

Purely Recruitment Solutions; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Purely Recruitment Solutions in Lambourn is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a full-time, temporary-to-perm role based in the office five days a week. The position suits someone with solid all-round accounts experience and a collaborative mindset.

You will handle ledgers, invoices and month-end tasks using Xero, supporting the finance team with day-to-day activities in a friendly office setting. Salary is dependent on experience and will reflect background.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting or finance role.
• Proficiency in Xero is essential.
• Office-based role requiring five days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions.
• Manage invoices, payments and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with month-end processes.
• Support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Use Xero to manage financial data and reporting.
• Provide general admin support to finance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Tools

Xero

Job description

Lambourn

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.

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