Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
Holidays: 28 days (including bank holidays)
Hours: Full‑time / 08:30 – 17:00 / Office-based
Location: Woodhall Spa

2Fawcett are recruiting on behalf of one of our valued clients for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong ledger experience who enjoys working in a busy, hands-on accounts environment.

Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and on time
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies with internal teams and suppliers
• Preparing supplier payment runs for approval
• Reconciling supplier statements and clearing aged balances

Sales Ledger

• Raising sales invoices in line with agreed schedules
• Posting receipts and allocating payments

Banking & Reconciliations

• Posting bank transactions and maintaining accurate cashbooks

General Finance Support

• Maintaining accurate financial records across multiple companies
• Assisting with month‑end tasks such as accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Managing digital filing systems (e.g., Dext, Xero, Sage or similar)

Administrative & Team Support

• Liaising with site teams, managers, and suppliers
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad‑hoc duties
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and finance procedures

Skills & Experience Required
Essential

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role
• Strong understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using Excel and accounting software
• Strong organisation and time‑management skills

Desirable

• Experience working across multiple entities
• Knowledge of construction, property, hospitality, or group environments
• Familiarity with Dext, Xero, Sage, or similar systems