Overview
I'm currently recruiting for a well-established and growing company that’s looking to hire an experienced Accounts Assistant to support their finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong all-round accounting experience, excellent payroll management skills, and a high level of Excel proficiency.
Location: Fully office-based (no remote/hybrid)
Hours: Full-time preferred, but part-time considered (e.g., 9:30–3:30 or 10:00–4:00)
Responsibilities
* Manage and process payroll, including HMRC submissions (using Sage Payroll)
* Maintain accurate financial records and databases
* Process receipts, payments, and prepare invoices (Xero)
* Reconcile bank and company accounts
* Assist with financial statements, reports, and month/year-end close
* Support the Accounts Manager with day-to-day finance operations
* Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders
Qualifications
* AAT Level 3 or above (essential)
* Solid payroll experience – must be confident managing payroll independently
* 3+ years' experience in a similar accounts assistant role
* Proficiency in Xero and Sage Payroll
* High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a proactive attitude
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
* 25 days holiday per year (rising to 26 after 5 years, 27 after 10 years)
* 5% employer contribution after 12 months (rising to 7.5% after 5 years, 10% after 10 years)
* Group Life Assurance (2x basic salary)
* Discretionary staff bonus scheme – approx. 3% of salary last year
If you're an experienced accounts professional with strong payroll knowledge and you're looking for a long-term role with flexibility and growth potential, I would love to hear from you.
Message me here on LinkedIn or send your CV to hannah.stewart@pertemps.co.uk
Employment details
* Seniorit y level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing
* Industries: Accounting
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