Accounts Assistant: Sage Line 50 & Ledger Specialist

Confidential; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a well-established Logistics and Procurement business, is seeking an Accounts Assistant at its head office in Ruislip. You will join a small Accounting & Finance team reporting to the Finance Team Lead.

The role requires proficiency in Sage Line 50 and accurate record-keeping, supporting financial decision-making and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include ledger maintenance, invoicing, accounts payable, expense control, data entry, and assisting audits, with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or an AAT qualification.
• Proficient with Sage Line 50 and Excel.
• Experience in bookkeeping and accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently within a small team.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
• An understanding of regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Record, classify, and maintain financial transactions using Sage Line 50 Software.
• Maintain general ledger accounts with accuracy and completeness.
• Process invoices for sales/services and manage billing/collections.
• Manage accounts payable: verify invoices, reconcile statements, and arrange payments.
• Record and categorize expenses, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with policies.
• Data entry and filing of invoices, receipts, and financial reports.
• Assist with internal or external audits by gathering documents and reconciling accounts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations relevant to the industry.
• Prepare detailed costings for projects to account for all sales and costs.
• Reconcile petty cash, employee expenses, and corporate card payments.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial tasks and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Confidentiality

Trustworthy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage Line 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Confidential, a well-established Logistics and Procurement business, is seeking an Accounts Assistant at its head office in Ruislip. You will join a small Accounting & Finance team reporting to the Finance Team Lead.

The role requires proficiency in Sage Line 50 and accurate record-keeping, supporting financial decision-making and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include ledger maintenance, invoicing, accounts payable, expense control, data entry, and assisting audits, with a strong