Accounts Assistant

Tandem Design; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Northampton is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team. The role includes managing payroll, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end tasks. Ideal candidates have AAT Level 3 or equivalent and 3+ years of accounts experience. This position offers 25 days holiday, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday, rising to 27 with service

Company pension (up to 10% employer contribution)

Group life assurance

Health Cash Plan

Staff bonus scheme

Supportive team and opportunities for development

Qualifications

• 3+ years accounts experience, with payroll knowledge.
• Confident with Xero, Sage Payroll, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent Excel Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage Payroll

Job description

Location: Northampton | Hours: Full Time | Salary: £27 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! Youll work closely with the Accounts Manager, managing payroll, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting reporting and month-end tasks.

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.
  
  

What Youll 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.
  
  

Youll 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.
  
  

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

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