Senior Accounts Assistant

Prime Appointments; Witham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Witham is looking for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This full-time role involves managing accounting processes such as ledgers, reconciliations, and payroll tasks. The ideal candidate is experienced in finance, with proficiency in Excel and Sage 50, and is capable of working collaboratively in a dynamic office environment. Flexible hours and a supportive team culture are key features of this position.

Benefits

Flexible working hours (between 8am-6pm)

Healthcare & well-being benefits programme

Annual leave increases with service up to 25 days + birthday off after 1 year

Subsidised gym membership

Free onsite parking & modern, purpose-built office

Regular team events, fresh fruit weekly & monthly cake days

Qualifications

• Experience working within a finance team; standalone experience is not acceptable.
• Proficient in Excel with advanced skills in data analysis.
• Strong competency in credit control processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers efficiently.
• Conduct daily bank reconciliations and ensure accurate postings to Sage.
• Process supplier invoices and manage credit control effectively.

Skills

Advanced Excel user (including pivot tables, lookups & analysis)

Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting systems

Confident and experienced with credit control

Strong accuracy, organisation, and multitasking abilities

Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude

A team player who enjoys helping others and improving processes

Education

Accountancy qualification (AAT or similar) preferred

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to join our friendly finance team at Prime Appointments Head Office in Witham. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 40 hours per week (flexible hours) and paying a salary of £34,000 - £38,000 per annum depending on relevant skills & experience.

Reporting to the Finance Director and working closely with two finance colleagues, you will play a key role in managing daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes. This is a varied role suitable for someone who enjoys taking ownership of key accounting tasks, improving processes, and working collaboratively in a friendly, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers
• Daily bank reconciliations and posting to Sage 50
• Coding and processing supplier invoices & business credit card transactions
• Weekly invoicing, issuing credit notes, and overseeing credit control processes
• Maintain accurate customer contact logs to ensure timely payments
• Monthly balance sheet and control account reconciliations
• Support month-end tasks including prepayments, accruals & management reports
• Maintain fixed asset registers & monthly depreciation
• Weekly payroll journal reconciliation for temporary worker payroll
• Process regular payment runs and manage petty cash
• Complete quarterly VAT returns and assist with year-end preparation
• ROI analysis and financial reporting for decision-making
• General finance administration and ad‑hoc duties

Skills & Experience Required

• Advanced Excel user (including pivot tables, lookups & analysis)
• Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting systems
• Accountancy qualification (AAT or similar) preferred but not essential
• Previous experience working within a finance team (not a standalone role)
• Confident and experienced with credit control - essential
• Strong accuracy, organisation, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude
• A team player who enjoys helping others and improving processes

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours (between 8am-6pm)
• Healthcare & well‑being benefits programme
• Annual leave increases with service up to 25 days + birthday off after 1 year
• Subsidised gym membership
• Free onsite parking & modern, purpose‑built office
• Regular team events, fresh fruit weekly & monthly cake days
• Supportive, fun and collaborative team culture

If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Senior Accounts Assistant role, please apply with your CV and contact Robyn at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.