Accounts Assistant

Broster Buchanan; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Broster Buchanan in Wisbech is seeking an experienced Finance Administrator / Accounts Assistant to join their team on a full-time or part-time basis. The role covers day-to-day finance operations, posting invoices, reconciliations, and VAT.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager, maintain supplier and customer ledgers, and contribute to audits and month-end processes, using Sage or similar software.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance/accounts role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with purchase and sales ledgers.
• Knowledge of VAT, payments processing and reconciliations.
• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post sales invoices and intercompany recharges.
• Process purchase ledger invoices and match PO numbers.
• Maintain bank reconciliations and cash position forecasts.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with HMRC payments.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations and year-end prep.
• Support with audit information and general admin duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Experience in finance/accounts

Tools

Sage

Accounting software

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established company in Wisbech who are looking for an experienced and reliable Finance Administrator / Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of day-to-day finance operations who is looking for either a full-time or part-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and accurately posting sales invoices and intercompany recharges
• Liaising with customers to ensure payments are received in line with agreed credit terms
• Processing purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently, including PO matching, authorisation and coding
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to investigate and resolve purchase and sales ledger queries
• Preparing purchase ledger statement reconciliations
• Preparing fortnightly supplier payment runs
• Processing credit card transactions, petty cash and employee expense claims
• Updating bank transactions on Sage and completing weekly bank reconciliations
• Maintaining daily cash positions and forecasts across the business
• Preparing and filing monthly VAT returns
• Supporting the timely and accurate payment of HMRC and pension liabilities
• Assisting with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the Finance Manager with preparation of information for the annual audit and liaising with auditors
• Assisting with general administrative duties, including answering calls, greeting visitors and maintaining office supplies

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a finance/accounts role
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Experience with purchase and sales ledger
• Good knowledge of bank reconciliations, VAT and payment processes
• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A professional and helpful approach