Accounts Assistant - Hybrid

RG Consultancy; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible options

Office-based environment

Job summary

RG Consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day accounting functions within a small SME finance team. You will report to the Financial Director and help manage ledgers, reconciliations, and month-end processes in a hybrid, office-based setting.

The role requires 1–3 years’ experience in a busy SME, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or SAP.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent (or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/qualified by experience).
• 1–3 years in a busy SME finance or accounts department.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume purchase and sales ledger invoices, credit notes, and employee expenses.
• Prepare and run weekly/monthly BACS payments for supplier approval.
• Monitor accounts receivable, send payment reminders, and handle basic credit control.
• Post daily bank receipts, payments, and petty cash.
• Perform daily/monthly bank, credit card, and gateway reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close, including journals, prepayments and accruals.
• Help prepare preliminary figures for VAT returns and audit prep.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and budget tracking.
• Maintain digital filing systems and respond to internal and external finance queries.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Autonomous working

Education

AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50/200

Xero

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

• Job Title: Accounts Assistant / Assistant
• Reporting To: Financial Director
• Team Structure: Finance Team of 3 (Financial Director, Senior/Management Accountant, and this role)
• Location: Office-based / Hybrid (flexible options available)

Job PurposeTo provide core transactional and day-to-day accounting support, manage ledgers, and assist the Financial Director with month-end reporting, reconciliations, and general financial operations in a fast-paced SME environment.

Transactional & Ledger Management

• Process high-volume purchase and sales ledger invoices, credit notes, and employee expense claims.
• Prepare and run weekly/monthly BACS payment runs for supplier approval.
• Monitor accounts receivable, send payment reminders, and handle basic credit control and query resolution.
• Post daily bank receipts, payments, and petty cash transactions.

Reconciliations & Month-End Support

• Perform daily and monthly bank, credit card, and gateway payment reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with month-end close procedures, including posting standard journals, prepayments, and accruals.
• Help prepare preliminary figures for quarterly VAT returns and audit prep.

Reporting & General Administration

• Assist the Financial Director with ad-hoc financial analysis, budget tracking, and management report preparation.
• Maintain digital filing systems and ensure full compliance with internal financial controls.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external finance queries.

Qualifications & Experience

• AAT Level 2 or 3 studier or AAT qualified (or equivalent part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/qualified by experience).
• 1-3 years of working in a busy SME finance or accounts department.

Skills & Knowledge

• Technical: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and accounting software (e.g., Sage 50/200, Xero, QuickBooks, or SAP).
• Accuracy: High level of numerical accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Personal Attributes: Proactive attitude, organised time-management, and the ability to work autonomously within a tight-knit 3-person team.