Accounts Assistant - 12m FTC

Farrer Barnes Limited; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £30,000

Strong benefits package

Hybrid working after successful onboarding

Job summary

A well-established company based in Sevenoaks is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 12-month FTC to manage day-to-day accounting processes. Responsibilities include handling purchase and sales ledgers, processing invoices, and supporting credit control. Ideal candidates should be AAT qualified or studying, have previous transactional role experience, and possess a keen attention to detail. The position offers a salary up to £30,000 and a strong benefits package, with hybrid working options after successful onboarding.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or currently studying (preferable).
• Previous experience in a similar transactional role.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase and sales ledger activity.
• Processing invoices, expenses and payment runs.
• Dealing with supplier queries and supporting credit control.
• Completing bank and account reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end, including accruals and prepayments.
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidence in communication

Ability to work under deadlines

Transactional accounting knowledge

Education

AAT qualification or currently studying

Job description

The Company

A well-established business based in Sevenoaks with a busy, hands-on finance function. The team is friendly, down to earth and works at pace, so this would suit someone who enjoys being involved in the detail and keeping things moving day to day.

The Role

This is a 12-month FTC to support the transactional side of accounts. They’re looking for an Accounts Assistant who can come in, take ownership of the day-to-day processing, and be a reliable part of the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing purchase and sales ledger activity
• Processing invoices, expenses and payment runs
• Dealing with supplier queries and supporting credit control
• Completing bank and account reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end, including accruals and prepayments
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts tasks

Skills & Experience

• AAT qualified or currently studying (preferable)
• Previous experience in a similar transactional role
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with deadlines
• Good attention to detail and organised approach
• Confident communicator who’s happy dealing with stakeholders

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £30,000
• Strong benefits package
• Hybrid working after successful onboarding

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.