Accounts Assistant

Ad Warrior Ltd; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly team in financial services is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Sleaford to manage purchase ledger and vendor inquiries. The ideal candidate will have accounts experience, excellent input skills, and good time management. This permanent role offers a salary between £27,000 - £29,000 per annum, with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience of Accounts Payable.
• Excellent input skills to enter high volumes of invoices.
• Organised and effective time management skills.
• Adaptable to change and able to pick up new information quickly.
• Good IT skills.
• Driven and enthusiastic with a desire to progress.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger coding and processing of invoices.
• Process payment runs and allocate expenses accurately.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records in the accounts system.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Input Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Enthusiasm

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Overview

Ref: 408343

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000/annum

Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

Posted: 31 July 2025

Closing date: 28 Aug 2025 22:59

Accounts Assistant

Location: Sleaford

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 per annum

Do you have accounts and purchase ledger experience and want to work for a friendly team?

The role of Accounts Assistant

• Purchase Ledger coding and processing of invoices, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Process payment runs, ensuring accurate allocation and recording of expenses.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies or outstanding issues.
• Respond promptly to vendor and internal business user inquiries and resolve payment-related issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records in the accounts system.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

The ideal candidate for the role of Accounts Assistant

• Experience of Accounts Payable.
• Excellent input skills to enter high volumes of invoices.
• Organised and effective time management skills - with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable to change and able to pick up new information quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Organised and able to work to deadlines.
• Driven and enthusiastic with a desire to progress and develop in the role.
• Ideally a full UK driving licence due to business location.
• Ideally experience of Sage 50 would be an advantage.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.