Accounts Assistant

Orion Electrotech; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Witney is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team, offering up to £30,000.

You will process supplier invoices, manage the purchase ledger, raise customer invoices, perform balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end tasks.

This role suits someone studying toward an accounting qualification or looking to broaden experience in a varied accounts position.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Knowledge of Sage 50 or equivalent accounting system.
• Proficient Excel skills and data accuracy.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process and code supplier invoices and manage purchase ledger
• Raising and issuing customer invoices and monitor debt
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and multi-currency transactions
• Support intercompany transactions and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with audit preparation and finance administration

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Numerical accuracy

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

AAT qualification in progress

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant Witney Up to £30,000

A successful and well-established engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. Operating in a specialist, high-performance sector with an international customer base, the company offers a dynamic environment where accuracy, organisation, and teamwork are highly valued.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is either studying towards an accounting qualification or looking to further develop their experience within a varied accounts role.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and coding supplier invoices
• Managing purchase ledger activities and supporting payment runs
• Raising and issuing customer invoices
• Monitoring outstanding debt and supporting credit control activities
• Performing daily bank reconciliations, including multi-currency transactions
• Processing employee expenses and maintaining petty cash records
• Assisting with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Managing the finance inbox and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting audit preparation and general finance administration

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, or similar finance position
• Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts or a similar accounting system
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and data filtering
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and professional approach to work
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English
• Current study towards, or completion of, an AAT qualification or similar

Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or technical environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• A varied and hands-on finance role
• Opportunity to develop accounting knowledge and experience
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to multiple areas of finance within a growing business
• Long-term career development opportunities

If you are looking for a new challenge within a stable and successful organisation, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

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