Senior Accounts Assistant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accounts Assistant with a focus on Purchase Ledger to join a busy and collaborative Finance team. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and is looking to develop their finance career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the purchase ledger, including invoices, purchase orders, and GRNs
• Process purchase invoices and staff expense claims in line with company procedures
• Recommend and process supplier payments to ensure compliance with terms and policy
• Carry out cash postings, payment runs, and daily bank reconciliations
• Reconcile supplier and eCommerce payment accounts in coordination with credit control
• Handle and resolve supplier and internal queries efficiently
• Assist with fixed asset register updates, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Review and authorise customer credit notes and assist with invoice queries
• Support broader accountancy tasks, including tax working support and fleet-related admin
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial systems and processes

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in purchase or sales ledger, or as an Accounts Assistant
• 5 GCSEs grade A-C (or equivalent), including Maths and English - AAT qualification is desirable
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting software
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, team-oriented mindset
• Confident, assertive, and motivated to learn and grow

This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to play a key part in the financial operations of a forward-thinking organisation. Whether you're AAT qualified or experienced in a similar role, this could be a great opportunity to gain further experience to help take your career to the next level.

Applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis - early applications encouraged.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role and a minimum of 12 months required on any existing right to work VISA status for full time employment required.