Accounts Assistant

Colten Care; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local development company in Ringwood seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities include managing purchase ledgers, processing supplier invoices, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. Ideal candidates should possess strong organisational skills, experience in accounts roles, and be numerically confident. This is an office-based role, requiring proactive engagement across multiple areas of accounts with a supportive environment to grow professionally.

Benefits

Excellent inductions and training

Annual pay review

Contributory pension scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts role with understanding of purchase and subcontractor ledgers.
• Comfortable processing high volumes of invoices in a busy environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, match invoices to delivery notes, and resolve queries.
• Maintain supplier accounts and assist with month-end processes.
• Support weekly payroll processing and maintain the cashbook.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Time management

Numerically confident

Excellent Excel skills

Effective communication

Education

AAT Level 3 or above

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Based at Colten House, Ringwood BH24 3FE

Salary: £30,000-£31,500 per annum

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our office in Ringwood (BH24 3FE), supporting the day-to-day running of the accounts team in a busy environment.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for purchase ledger activities, including processing high volumes of supplier invoices, matching invoices to delivery notes, resolving queries, reconciling supplier statements, and preparing twice-monthly payment runs. You will maintain accurate supplier accounts, assist with month-end processes, and ensure compliance with internal financial controls.

You will also support the subcontractor ledger, processing applications for payment and invoices, maintaining subcontractor accounts, allocating costs correctly, and managing CIS compliance including HMRC verification, deductions, and CIS statements. Preparing subcontractor payment runs and resolving account queries will form part of this role.

The position includes weekly payroll processing for a small number of employees, pension enrolments when required, and submitting RTI returns to HMRC.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining the cashbook, completing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, and liaising with colleagues at Colten Care Ltd regarding banking and purchase ledger matters.

This role is ideal for someone organised, accurate, and comfortable working across multiple areas of accounts. The role is office-based and cannot be performed from home.

About you

You’ll have experience in a similar accounts role, with an understanding of purchase ledger and subcontractor ledger processes. AAT Level 3 or above and payroll knowledge would be beneficial.

This role requires strong organisational and time management skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and accurately handle high volumes of invoices. You will be numerically confident, have excellent Excel and computer skills, and be an effective communicator.

You will work well on your own initiative, take a proactive and professional approach, adapt to changing workloads, and handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support
• Annual pay review
• Contributory pension scheme
• Background checks at no cost to you
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Free onsite parking

About us

Colten Developments Ltd is a prominent local development and refurbishment company dedicated to enhancing properties in Bournemouth, Poole, Ferndown, Lymington, New Milton, and surrounding areas. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, the company values collaboration and professional growth. With a track record of diverse and impactful projects, Colten Developments Ltd plays a key role in shaping vibrant and thriving communities.