Accounts Assistant

Location Salisbury
Discipline: Business Support, Engineering and Manufacturing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30k (c)
Contact name: Louise McConnell

Contact email: louise@requireconsultancy.com
Job ref: JOB ID: 31198
Published: 6 days ago
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025 22:59

Are you an organised and motivated finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy Commercial division as an Accounts Assistant, where you’ll play a key role in supporting the accounts team across payroll, ledgers, and reporting.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll provide accurate and timely support across a variety of financial processes, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Your day-to-day will include:

  • Processing invoices, credit notes, and receipts for both sales and purchase ledgers

  • Carrying out credit control and credit checks

  • Reconciling purchase ledger payments for director approval

  • Managing cash book entries and performing bank reconciliations

  • Supporting costings using Pegasus CIS

  • Generating and processing sales ledger invoices and applications for payment

  • Using systems including Sage 200, Sage 50, and Pegasus (training offered)

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:
✅ Previous experience in a similar accounts role
✅ Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
✅ Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
✅ Strong communication and relationship-building skills
✅ Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, logical approach
✅ A positive work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines

Bonus points if you have experience within Buildings/Construction/Manufacturing industry.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment where collaboration is valued

  • Enjoy variety in your role, with opportunities to get involved in different aspects of finance

  • Competitive £30,000 salary with a stable, full-time position on site

  • A chance to build on your expertise in established systems

If you’re a team player with a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today and take the next step in your accounting career! Contact Louise in the first instance to show your interest.