Accounts Assistant

Officeangels; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Salisbury to support the Finance team across Sales Ledgers, Purchase Ledgers and Cash Book functions. You will help maintain financial records, process transactions, support credit control, and assist with month-end duties to ensure smooth finance operations.

The role requires experience in similar finance admin, strong organisation, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or finance admin role.
• Good general education.
• Strong organisational skills with a methodical and logical approach.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Experience using accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Sales Ledger processing, including invoices, credit notes and receipts.
• Support Credit Control activities and undertake credit checks.
• Assist with Purchase Ledger processing, including invoices, credit notes and payments.
• Reconcile Purchase Ledger payments for Director approval.
• Support Cash Book processing, including payments and receipts.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Carry out costing activities and use Pegasus Construction Industry Scheme.
• Process sales ledger invoices and payment applications.
• Produce accurate financial information and reports.
• Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Assist with month-end finance activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Accounting system experience

Education

General education

Tools

Pegasus Construction Industry Scheme

Accounting software

Job description

Hours - Monday to Friday (8am-4pm)

Join Our Team as an Accounts Assistant

What You'll Do:

To provide accurate and timely support to the Finance team across Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Cash Book functions. The role is responsible for maintaining financial records, processing transactions, supporting credit control activities and assisting with month-end duties to ensure the efficient operation of the finance department.

• Assist with Sales Ledger processing, including invoices, credit notes and receipts.
• Support Credit Control activities and undertake credit checks.
• Assist with Purchase Ledger processing, including invoices, credit notes and payments.
• Reconcile Purchase Ledger payments for Director approval.
• Support Cash Book processing, including payments and receipts.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Carry out costing activities using Pegasus Construction Industry Scheme
• Process sales ledger invoices and payment applications.
• Produce accurate financial information and reports as required.
• Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Assist with month-end finance activities

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or finance administration role.
• Good general education.
• Strong organisational skills with a methodical and logical approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience using accounting systems.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Be a part of an organisation that shapes minds and futures.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team that values collaboration and positivity.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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