Accounts Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Market Harborough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£28,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

Sage Xero Bank reconciliations Payment processing AAT Level 3 Payroll Financial records Accounts Assistant

FULL DESCRIPTION

We’re delighted to be recruiting an Accounts Assistant vacancy on behalf of a well‑established organisation based in Market Harborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to take ownership of a varied finance role within a supportive environment, working closely with senior management and external accountants. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities and would suit someone who enjoys accuracy, structure and responsibility within a standalone finance position.

Accounts Assistant

| | | --- | --- | | Job Title: | Accounts Assistant | | Contract Type: | - [Full Time](https://www.vanillarecruitment.co.uk/job-type/full-time/) | | Location: | [Market Harborough](https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Market%20Harborough&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false) | | Industry: | | | Salary: | | | Contact Name: | Liam Mills | | Job Published: | Posted 1 week ago | | REF: | 8060 |

Job description:

We’re delighted to be recruiting an Accounts Assistant vacancy on behalf of a well‑established organisation based in Market Harborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to take ownership of a varied finance role within a supportive environment, working closely with senior management and external accountants. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities and would suit someone who enjoys accuracy, structure and responsibility within a standalone finance position.

  • Salary: Up to £28,000
  • Hours: Full time, 9.00am – 5.30pm (37.5 hours per week, 1 hour lunch)
  • Location: Market Harborough (office based)
  • Holidays: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Contract: Permanent, full time

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Processing purchase and sales ledger transactions, including invoicing, payments and allocations within Sage and Xero
  • Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, including Flywire and secondary bank accounts
  • Managing supplier payments, refunds, direct debits and standing orders, ensuring accurate posting and allocation
  • Supporting payroll processes, including payroll journals, BACS uploads, pension and HMRC payments
  • Reconciling credit card and Barclaycard transactions and maintaining supporting documentation
  • Assisting with month end and year end processes, including aged debtor and creditor reviews
  • Preparing financial records and documentation to support audit and compliance requirements

Required skills and experience:

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or finance assistant role
  • AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong working knowledge of Sage, with Xero experience beneficial
  • Proven experience of bank reconciliations and payment processing
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
  • Experience within education, international organisations or payroll processing would be advantageous

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