Overview
Reference
0000041313 Salary
£25,000 - £25,000/annum + Benefits Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Peterborough Job Type
Permanent Posted
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Accounts Assistant (Entry-Level Opportunity)
Salary: £24,784.50 – £25,000 + Benefits
Location: Peterborough
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (working hours to be agreed at interview)
A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a long-term career in accounting within a supportive and structured environment.
Working as part of a busy Accounts team, you will support the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. Responsibilities will include:
1. Processing purchase invoices accurately and within deadlines
2. Managing selected purchase ledger accounts
3. Handling supplier statement reconciliations
4. Processing timesheets on a weekly basis
5. Assisting with intercompany reconciliations
6. Supporting ledger accuracy and financial controls
7. Responding to internal and external queries via phone and email
8. Providing general administrative support to the finance function
9. Assisting with system improvements and ongoing projects, including ERP implementation
10. Supporting audit processes when required
This position is ideally suited to someone looking to establish a career within finance or accounting. You may already have some exposure to a finance environment or be keen to build your experience in a structured role.
Key attributes include:
11. Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
12. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
13. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
14. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
15. A genuine interest in developing a career within accounting
Previous experience in a finance or purchase ledger environment is beneficial but not essential.
What’s on Offer
16. Competitive entry-level salary
17. Structured training and development opportunities
18. Exposure to a wide range of finance processes
19. A supportive team environment with opportunities for progression
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