Accounts Assistant

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

Contact email: louise@requireconsultancy.com
Job ref: JOB ID: 31711
Published: 19 days ago
Expiry date: 22 May 2026 23:59

Are you a detail-oriented and motivated Finance/Accounts Assistant looking for your next move? We’re working with a well-established family run local business within a busy commercial environment, offering a fantastic opportunity to join their Accounts team in a varied and hands-on role.

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the smooth running of financial operations across multiple areas, including ledgers, reconciliations, and reporting. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of accounting processes within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing invoices, credit notes, and receipts across sales and purchase ledgers

  • Carrying out credit control activities and credit checks

  • Reconciling purchase ledger payments for approval

  • Managing cash book entries and performing bank reconciliations

  • Supporting costing processes

  • Generating and processing sales ledger invoices and applications for payment

  • Using accounting systems such as Sage (training provided)

About You

  • Previous experience in a similar accounts or finance role

  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

  • Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • High attention to detail with a methodical, logical approach

  • Positive work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines

What’s on Offer

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Varied role with opportunities to develop your finance skills

  • Training provided on internal systems

Apply

If you’re a proactive team player with a keen eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Louise@requireconsultancy | 01722 741840 | To get your application underway. We are looking at an immediate start for this role, due to the busy nature of the business.