Senior Accounts Assistant

Brook Street; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant in the United Kingdom to manage payroll, supplier payments, and VAT compliance. The ideal candidate should have at least AAT Level 3 qualification and experience with Sage 50. This role offers competitive salary, 33 days of holiday, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative finance team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days' holiday

Early finish on Fridays

Training and development opportunities

Study support for further qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience using Sage 50 accounting software.
• Meticulous and reliable with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for over 120 staff.
• Manage supplier payments and purchase ledger tasks.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Education

AAT Level 3 qualified

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Overview

My client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking to work in a supportive and collaborative environment with strong career development prospects.

What the Role Involves

As a Senior Accounts Assistant, you will take ownership of a wide range of accounting duties to ensure accuracy and efficiency across payroll, payments, reconciliations, and VAT compliance. You will be responsible for processing payroll for over 120 staff, managing supplier payments, posting journals, reconciling invoices, and preparing VAT returns, among other key tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll processing and payment allocation for 120+ employees
• Managing supplier payments and purchase ledger tasks
• Pricing stock, posting and approving journals with accuracy
• Reconciling subcontractor invoices and bank accounts
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting regulatory compliance
• Evaluating and approving new supplier accounts
• Integrating new customer sites into the accounting system

Who We're Looking For

• AAT Level 3 qualified (minimum)
• Experience using Sage 50 software
• A meticulous, reliable professional with strong organisational skills
• Someone who thrives in a busy finance team and can handle multiple priorities with precision

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
• Early finish every Friday at 1:00 PM
• Supportive and friendly finance team culture
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Study support available for further qualifications

Apply now or contact Luke at Brook Street Cardiff

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.