Accounts Assistant

Nicola York Recruitment; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Assistant in Swindon to join a friendly team. The role involves maintaining ledgers, processing invoices, and supporting month-end closes. Ideal for candidates with strong Excel and Xero skills and prior finance experience. Benefits include a hybrid working model, holiday entitlement, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working model after probation

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance role is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile sales and purchase ledgers.
• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Support with VAT returns and other statutory reporting.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide support during audits and year-end processes.
• Carry out ad hoc finance admin and project work as required.

Skills

Excel skills

Xero accounting knowledge

Job description

Accounts Assistant

£28,000 to £35,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Swindon / Hybrid

I am currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant for my client an ambitious SME in Swindon. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will join a friendly team. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys getting involved in all areas of the finance function-from transactional processing through to supporting the month-end close.

About the Job:

• Maintain and reconcile sales and purchase ledgers
• Process supplier invoices and payments
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Support with VAT returns and other statutory reporting
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Provide support during audits and year-end processes
• Carry out ad hoc finance admin and project work as required

About You:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role
• Strong Excel skills and Xero accounting knowledge is essential

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model after the probationary period
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking

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• Competitive and based on level and experience
• Competitive and based on level and experience