Job Description

Accounts Assistant

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, and able to manage their own workload effectively while maintaining accuracy under pressure. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves liaising with a range of professional organisations, including commercial tenants, utility providers, and district councils.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their accounting career within a dynamic and varied business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Raising and processing

sales and purchase invoices

Preparing and reconciling

service charge recharges

Performing

bank and cashbook reconciliations

Managing

credit control

and following up on outstanding payments Posting

weekly sales

and completing

company cash reconciliations

Managing

petty cash

and performing monthly reconciliations Reconciling

monthly deposits

and completing

balance sheet reconciliations

Candidate Profile

Previous experience in a similar accounting or bookkeeping role Experience within an

accountancy practice

and handling incomplete records desirable Strong understanding of

accounting principles to trial balance level

Good grasp of

debit and credit

processing Proficient in

Sage 50 Accounts

Strong working knowledge of

MS Outlook, Excel, and Word

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines High attention to detail and accuracy Confident communicator with a professional approach and a strong sense of teamwork

Why Join Us

This is a busy, challenging, and rewarding role that offers genuine opportunities to learn, develop, and expand your skills within a supportive environment.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 30-minute lunch break)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 33,500.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Swindon SN5 8YZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swindon SN5 8YZ