Accounts Assistant £28k-£32k -Growing company

Confidential; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in Ringwood. You will support daily purchase and sales ledger activities, process invoices, and help maintain accurate financial records.

The role is permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday, with ASAP start. Candidates should have experience in bookkeeping, love data accuracy, and be confident with Excel and accounting software. Training and an inclusive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general bookkeeping processes.
• Confident using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently whilst also contributing positively to a team environment.
• Proactive and willing to support the wider finance function as required.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and match them to purchase orders.
• Assist with sales ledger administration, including raising and issuing invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Process payments and support credit control activities.
• Post daily bank transactions and carrying out bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and updating accounting systems.
• Assist with month-end procedures and preparation of financial reports.
• Monitor accounts inboxes and responding to finance-related enquiries.
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks.
• Ensure all financial documentation is filed accurately and maintained in line with company procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Do you enjoy keeping finance operations running smoothly while supporting a busy team?

If you're someone who takes ownership, anticipates needs before they arise, and takes pride in delivering high-quality admin support then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

JOB TITLE: Accounts Assistant

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: Monday to Friday, full-time hours

START: ASAP

SALARY: 28,000pa - 32,000pa

LOCATION: Ringwood

We're looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a growing construction company, where no two days are the same. You'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, assisting with purchase and sales ledger administration, processing transactions, and helping to ensure accurate financial records are maintained across the business.

Could this be your next career move?

• Processing purchase invoices and matching them to purchase orders.
• Assisting with sales ledger administration, including raising and issuing invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Processing payments and supporting credit control activities.
• Posting daily bank transactions and carrying out bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and updating accounting systems.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and preparation of financial reports.
• Monitoring accounts inboxes and responding to finance-related enquiries.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks.
• Ensuring all financial documentation is filed accurately and maintained in line with company procedures.

Is this you?

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general bookkeeping processes.
• Confident using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently whilst also contributing positively to a team environment.
• Proactive and willing to support the wider finance function as required.

Office Angels are an equal opportunities employer

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.