We’re looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join a friendly finance team, supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a well-established organisation.
The position is available on either a temp-to-perm basis or as a permanent appointment, depending on your preference and circumstances.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a varied, hands‑on role offering exposure across payroll, purchase ledger, reconciliations and management accounts.
The Role
You’ll play an important part in keeping the finance function running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing monthly payroll, adjustments, pension submissions and year‑end requirements.
- Managing the purchase ledger, including invoice processing, supplier queries and BACS payment runs.
- Completing daily bank reconciliations and monitoring cash balances.
- Supporting month‑end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts.
- Processing staff and trustee expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Reconciling company credit card transactions.
- Maintaining the fixed asset register and calculating depreciation.
- Working closely with colleagues and suppliers to resolve queries and ensure accurate financial records.
You will need:
- A minimum of 1 year’s general accounts experience, including purchase ledger.
- Previous payroll administration experience.
- Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload.
- A positive, flexible and proactive approach.
- Someone who enjoys working as part of a friendly, supportive team.
- Experience using Xero would be advantageous but isn’t essential.
Salary: up to £30,000 (Dependent on experience)
Hours of work: 8:30am - 4:30pm (1 hour lunch) - Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
Holidays: 25 days plus Bank hols, after 2 years’ service increases to 28 days plus bank hols
Other: 7% employer pension contribution, Private healthcare and life assurance & sickness benefits
Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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