Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location: Devizes Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a professional and supportive environment?

We're working with a well-established organisation that is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This is a varied role offering exposure to both client and operational finance, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of responsibility.

The Role

Working as part of a close-knit finance team, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring client transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while assisting with wider accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day online banking transactions.

• Processing all stages of completion transactions, including checking documentation and managing payments.

• Posting financial transactions to client ledgers, including fees, costs, disbursements and receipts/payments.

• Processing credit and debit card payments, cheques and cash transactions.

• Maintaining accurate client ledger records.

• Assisting with month-end reporting.

• Supporting payment runs.

• Processing supplier invoices onto the accounts system.

• Providing finance support across the wider business and responding to internal queries.

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience working in a busy accounts environment who is confident managing deadlines while maintaining exceptional levels of accuracy.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Bookkeeper position.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong data entry skills.

• The ability to prioritise a busy workload and work to daily deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

• A proactive approach and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using Sage Accounts or a similar accounting system.

• Previous experience within a legal or professional services environment.

• Bookkeeping experience.

• Experience handling client monies.

• Knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.

• Full-time, permanent opportunity.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• A varied finance role with opportunities to broaden your experience.

• Excellent long-term career prospects within an established organisation.

If you're looking for a role where accuracy, organisation and teamwork are valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.