Accounts Assistant

Require Consultancy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy firm in the United Kingdom seeks an organised and motivated Accounts Assistant to support their accounts team. You'll handle financial processes like invoicing, credit control, and bank reconciliations. Ideal candidates have prior experience in accounts, excel skills, and a meticulous approach. The role offers a competitive £30,000 salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounts role.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, credit notes, and receipts.
• Carrying out credit control and credit checks.
• Reconciling purchase ledger payments.
• Managing cash book entries and performing bank reconciliations.
• Generating and processing sales ledger invoices.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Double-entry bookkeeping

Tools

Sage 200

Sage 50

Pegasus CIS

Job description

Overview

Are you an organised and motivated finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy Commercial division as an Accounts Assistant, where you'll play a key role in supporting the accounts team across payroll, ledgers, and reporting.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll provide accurate and timely support across a variety of financial processes, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Your day-to-day will include:

• Processing invoices, credit notes, and receipts for both sales and purchase ledgers
• Carrying out credit control and credit checks
• Reconciling purchase ledger payments for director approval
• Managing cash book entries and performing bank reconciliations
• Supporting costings using Pegasus CIS
• Generating and processing sales ledger invoices and applications for payment
• Using systems including Sage 200, Sage 50, and Pegasus (training offered)

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Previous experience in a similar accounts role
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, logical approach
• A positive work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines

Bonus points if you have experience within Buildings/Construction/Manufacturing industry.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment where collaboration is valued
• Enjoy variety in your role, with opportunities to get involved in different aspects of finance
• Competitive £30,000 salary with a stable, full-time position on site
• A chance to build on your expertise in established systems

If you're a team player with a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your accounting career! Contact Louise in the first instance to show your interest.