Accounts Assistant

Notjustlabcoats; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant based in Witney. This role offers a hybrid work model with 3 days from home and tasks include managing invoices, supporting the Accounts Payable Manager, and ensuring timely payments. Successful candidates will have prior experience in a similar role, be team players, and be comfortable in fast-paced environments. This position comes with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including flexible hours, generous holiday, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Paid volunteer days

Life Assurance

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant role.
• CIS experience is desirable, but training can be provided.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Resolve payment and invoice queries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage unallocated cash and credit card payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and support financial reporting.
• Assist the finance team with ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Team player

Proactive attitude

Resilience

Fast-paced environment adaptation

Job description

Your new company

Seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to join a UK leading infrastructure company based in Witney. Offering 3 days working from home.
In this role, you'll support the Accounts Payable Manager and take ownership of maintaining accurate financial records. Managing the full purchase ledger process alongside a small team. Ensuring invoices are processed and paid on time while handling supplier queries quickly and professionally.
It's a key opportunity for someone who enjoys a work-life balance and keeping operations running smoothly.

Your new role

• Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve payment and invoice queries.
• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Produce BACS payment runs and manage urgent CHAPS payments.
• Manage unallocated cash, company credit cards, and staff expense payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements, including use of AI tools.
• Carry out account analysis to support accurate financial reporting.
• Support the finance team with a range of ad-hoc tasks as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Prior experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant role.
• CIS experience is desirable, but not essential (Training can be provided).
• A motivated, enthusiastic team player with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Resilient and determined, with the ability to go the extra mile when needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ambition to grow and take on additional responsibilities as the role evolves.

What you'll get in return

• Annual Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
• Hybrid working: 2 days in office, 3 days from home.
• Flexible working hours available if required.
• 25 days holiday, one day for your birthday, plus bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• 24/7 online GP service.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Life Assurance with a range of other amazing benefits.
• Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave available.
• Access to our Internal Academy and Career Development.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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