Accounts Assistant

Capio Recruitment Financial Planning; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff bonus scheme

Pension up to 10%

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

EV Scheme

Job summary

Capio Recruitment Financial Planning in Northampton is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our friendly office. The role focuses on payroll processing, banking reconciliations, and financial data entry, with the opportunity to learn and use Sage Payroll and Xero.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in an Accounts Assistant role, strong Excel skills, and an eye for detail. On-site role with a staff bonus scheme and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience is essential.
• Strong accounts background required.
• Solid Excel skills.
• Experience with Sage Payroll and Xero is essential.
• AAT Level 3 or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll process including deductions, payments and HMRC submissions using Sage Payroll.
• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts.
• Process receipts and payments using Xero.
• Prepare invoices and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with financial reporting and month-end/year-end processes.
• Provide support to the Accounts Manager.
• Liaise with internal teams and external counterparties.

Skills

Payroll

Bank reconciliation

Invoices

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Year-end close

Accounts support

Liaison/communication

Excel

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Sage Payroll

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Northampton - Office Based

£28,000-£32,000 DOE + Staff Bonus Scheme

25 Days' Holiday Flexible Hours Company Pension up to 10% Life Assurance Health Cash Plan EV Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme

We're working with an established financial services business looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team in their modern, open plan, friendly and welcoming office.

This is a varied role where payroll experience is essential, alongside a strong accounts background and solid Excel skills.

Role Overview, but not limited to

• Manage the payroll process, including deductions, payments and HMRC submissions using Sage Payroll


• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts


• Process receipts and payments using Xero


• Prepare invoices and maintain accurate financial records


• Assist with financial reporting and month-end/year-end processes


• Provide support to the Accounts Manager


• Liaise with internal teams and external counterparties

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an Accounts Assistant role


• AAT Level 3 or equivalent


• Experience using Sage Payroll and Xero


• Excellent Excel skills


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Good organisational and communication skills


• Financial services experience would be advantageous but is not essential