Accounts Assistant

Morgan McKinley (South West); Stroud; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role involves managing purchase ledgers, processing supplier payments, and assisting with month-end tasks. Ideal candidates will have finance support experience, be proficient in accounting software, and demonstrate strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a finance support or accounts payable role.
• Confidence working with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks.
• Organised, accurate, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end purchase ledger management, including invoice processing.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments, including international transfers.
• Supporting month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Finance support

Invoice processing

Supplier payments

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you looking to build your career in a fast-paced finance team within an innovative engineering environment? We are working with a specialist Engineering business with an international customer base to find a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant.

The Opportunity
This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone with a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to contribute to a busy finance function. You'll gain exposure to both core transactional finance duties and broader business operations.

Key Responsibilities
As part of the finance team, you will support across multiple areas of the function, including:

• End-to-end purchase ledger management, including invoice processing and supplier account maintenance
• Preparing and processing supplier payments, including international transfers
• Reconciling credit card statements and maintaining the fixed asset register
• Supporting month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with R&D expenditure reporting and liaising with procurement to resolve queries
• Ad hoc administrative tasks across finance and HR, including onboarding new starters

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience in a finance support or accounts payable role
• Confidence working with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks
• Organised, accurate, and reliable, with a methodical approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• A basic understanding of accounting principles is a plus but not essential