Accounts Assistant: Growth to Manager Role (Full-Time)

Brighthire Solutions Ltd T/A Brighthire Recruitmen; Great Horkesley; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Summer shutdown

Christmas shutdown

Easter time off

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Brighthire Solutions Ltd T/A Brighthire Recruitmen is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a full-time, permanent role. Salary is £30,000–£34,000 per annum. Hours are 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break.

The role is hands-on, requiring bookkeeping or accounts experience and solid Excel skills. Sage 200 is an advantage but not essential. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to location.

Formación

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant, accounts administrator, bookkeeper or similar role.
• Knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting software; Sage 200 would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard office software.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Able to manage workload, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Reliable and flexible during busy periods.
• AAT qualification or equivalent training is an advantage but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements and preparing supplier payments.
• Managing the sales ledger, raising sales invoices, allocating payments and processing credit notes.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Monitoring outstanding balances, chasing overdue payments and resolving account queries.
• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records and processing day-to-day financial transactions.
• Assisting with VAT returns, month-end procedures and financial reporting.
• Processing expenses, refunds and other business payments.
• Handling accounts-related enquiries and liaising with customers, suppliers and schools.
• Providing general accounts and administrative support to the wider team.

Conocimientos

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Bank reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisation

Numerical accuracy

Independent working

Time management

Flexible during busy periods

Educación

AAT qualification

Herramientas

Sage 200

Descripción del empleo

Brighthire Solutions Ltd T/A Brighthire Recruitmen is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a full-time, permanent role. Salary is £30,000–£34,000 per annum. Hours are 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break.

The role is hands-on, requiring bookkeeping or accounts experience and solid Excel skills. Sage 200 is an advantage but not essential. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to location.