Accounts Assistant

About the role

The Accounts Assistant will support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate financial processing and reporting for the business. Working from our Upper Heyford office, you will handle day‑to‑day accounting tasks using Sage and other finance systems while ensuring confidentiality of all company information.

Key responsibilities

• Record all bank and cash transactions and perform regular reconciliations.
• Manage foreign currency revaluations and petty‑cash records.
• Process supplier invoices, purchase orders and credit notes.
• Maintain the sales ledger, produce customer statements and support credit‑control activities.
• Prepare and execute supplier payments in line with company procedures.
• Collate and file electronic documentation securely.
• Assist with month‑end ledger reconciliations across all ledgers.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of transactional accounting experience covering all ledgers.
• Experience with implementing or using new accounting systems is advantageous.
• Strong organisational ability and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of confidentiality.

Required skills

• Sage accounting software
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (desirable)