In brief
This permanent, full-time Accounts Assistant role supports the finance department with daily ledger management and payroll administration. The work involves processing supplier invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with payment runs to ensure financial records remain accurate and audit-ready.
Non-negotiable
1-2 years minimum experience on purchase ledger
Worth knowing
Remote role with a preference for candidates living near Reading.
What you need
Required
Purchase ledger
1-2 years
Attention to detail
Clearly required in the listing
Math skills
Strongly implied by the listing
Excel
Clearly required in the listing
Microsoft Excel
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
Xero
Clearly stated in the job description.
Your day-to-day
Process supplier invoices
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage invoice approvals
Clearly stated in the job description.
Resolve supplier queries
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support payment runs
Clearly stated in the job description.
Reconcile supplier statements
Clearly stated in the job description.
Assist with payroll
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Mid-level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
1–2 years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Years required
“Check payroll reports against source information and flag any differences The ideal candidate: 1-2 years minimum experience on purchase ledger key eye for detail ability to work in a fast paced envir…”
Experience level
“…ts against source information and flag any differences The ideal candidate: 1-2 years minimum experience on purchase ledger key eye for detail ability to work in a fast paced environment working towar…”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Upto £30,000 depending upon experience Remote work, ideally to live near Reading Full time | Permanent | 09:00 - 17:00 Do you have experience working on the Purchase Ledger? Do you have key eye for detail? Attega Group is working on behalf of our client as their in-house recruitment provider. We are currently recruiting for a Accounts Assistant to join their team. The main purpose of this Accounts Assistant role is to support the finance team across purchase ledger, payments, payroll and reconciliations, making sure every supplier invoice is recorded accurately, approved correctly and paid on time In return, our client is offering a salary of up to £30,000 P/A, depending on experience. Company benefits also include: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Staff events This role is full-time and permanent. The hours of work will be typically Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00. Reporting to the Head of Finance your responsibilities will include: Receive, check and post supplier invoices and credit notes to Xero accurately and promptly. Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve price or quantity discrepancies. Code invoices to the correct nominal accounts and projects, applying the correct VAT treatment, including the domestic reverse charge where it applies. Route invoices for approval and chase outstanding approvals. Act as the first point of contact for supplier queries by phone and email. Investigate and resolve payment, remittance and invoice queries promptly and professionally. Support the Accounts Lead with preparing the monthly supplier payment runs in line with agreed terms and cash-flow priorities. Process CIS subcontractor payments and deduction statements where applicable. Reconcile key supplier statements to the purchase ledger each month. Post company credit card transactions to Xero, ensuring receipts and approvals are in place. Keep purchase ledger, payroll and card records organised and audit-ready. Support the Accounts lead with timesheets, overtime, starters, leavers and changes ahead of each payroll run. Check payroll reports against source information and flag any differences The ideal candidate: 1-2 years minimum experience on purchase ledger key eye for detail ability to work in a fast paced environment working towards strict deadlines strong math skills confident with cloud accounting package, Xero desirable excel skills including pivot tables, vlook ups For more information on our Accounts Assistant role, please contact Abby in the Attega Group offices today
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