Senior Accounts Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to enhance their finance team in Cheltenham. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will manage accounts payable and receivable, handle bank reconciliations, and support month-end processes. With a salary range of £30,000 to £34,000, you will enjoy hybrid working arrangements and the chance to work with a collaborative team. If you are an experienced finance professional ready to take ownership and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role is essential.
• Strong understanding of AP and AR processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the AP function alongside an AP Assistant.
• Oversee AR and Credit Control activities.

Skills

Xero

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

Senior Accounts Assistant
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 2/3 days on-site)
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to join a fast-paced, dynamic environment? We are supporting a thriving Cheltenham-based business in their search for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a broad accounts role while working closely with a supportive team.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, as well as supporting wider finance operations.

Responsibilities include:

Managing the AP function alongside an AP Assistant

Overseeing AR and Credit Control activities

Bank reconciliations

Working with Xero and Excel (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and basic formulas)

Supporting month-end processes

Assisting with continuous improvement of finance processes

What We're Looking For:

Experience in a similar finance role

Confident using Xero and Excel (advanced functionality like Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs essential)

Strong understanding of AP and AR processes

Ability to work independently and hit the ground running

Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

What's on Offer:

£30,000-£34,000 salary depending on experience

Hybrid working (2-3 days in the Cheltenham office)

Opportunity to join a friendly, collaborative team

Interested? Please apply now for more information.