Accounts assistant

Venture Recruitment Partners; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a small finance team in a high-performance sports business. This role involves processing invoices, managing reconciliations, and supporting month-end processes. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and adept at navigating accounting systems. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable, invoicing, managing accounts inboxes.
• Strong IT and Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing high-volume Accounts Payable invoices quickly and accurately.
• Managing credit card reconciliations and supplier queries.
• Supporting month-end processes.
• Assisting with purchase order processing and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Motivated

Detail-focused

Excellent communication skills

Tech-savvy

Calm under pressure

Education

AAT qualified (or working towards)

Tools

Sage 200

Xero

Sicon WAP

Excel

Job description

We re on the lookout for an Accounts Assistant to join a small but mighty finance team supporting one of the most dynamic and ambitious campaigns in global sport. This is more than just a finance job, it s your chance to play a behind-the-scenes role in a world-class sporting organization aiming to make history.

You'll be joining a high-performance sports business, driven by the mindset of excellence, precision, and winning!

What You ll Be Doing

You ll be at the heart of the finance operations, working closely with a small team and reporting directly to the Finance Manager. Responsibilities include:

• Processing high-volume Accounts Payable invoices quickly and accurately
• Managing credit card reconciliations and supplier queries
• Supporting month-end processes
• Working within Sage 200, Xero, and Sicon WAP systems
• Assisting with purchase order processing, bank reconciliations, and supplier statement matching
• Ensuring financial records are immaculate and audit-ready
• Collaborating cross-functionally with operational and logistics teams

Who You Are

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, no-two-days-the-same environment and wants to be more than just a cog in the wheel. We\'re looking for someone who is:

• Motivated, detail-focused, and quick-thinking
• Naturally organised with a strong sense of ownership
• Able to keep pace with a constantly evolving, high-stakes environment
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Tech-savvy and confident navigating multiple systems
• Calm under pressure and ready to adapt

What You ll Bring

• AAT qualified (or working towards) preferred.
• Previous experience in accounts payable, invoicing, managing accounts inboxes.
• Strong IT and Excel skills
• Knowledge of Accounting systems
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

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All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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