Senior Accounts Assistant

SF Recruitment Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance team in Bourton-on-the-Water seeks a Senior Accounts Assistant to manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, and assist with finance processes. This role offers a salary between £30,000 and £34,000, hybrid working, and the chance to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)

Friendly, collaborative team

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of AP and AR processes.
• Confident using Xero and Excel (advanced functionality).

Responsibilities

• Manage AP function alongside an AP Assistant.
• Oversee AR and Credit Control activities.
• Support month-end processes and finance operations.

Skills

Xero

Excel

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bank Reconciliations

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

Senior Accounts Assistant
Location: Bourton-on-the-water (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 Bourton-on-the-water 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.