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Accounts Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 11 November 2025
Salary: £28,000 per year
Additional salary information: plus company bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 November 2025
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, sn4 7tb
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BBBH12290_1762884004

Summary

Accounts Assistant

Near Swindon | £28,000 per annum + Company Bonus | Monday to Friday | Hybrid (1 day from home, 4 in office) | Permanent | and the company will pay and train for you to gain your AAT qualification

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a small, busy finance team based near Swindon. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-established business that offers flexibility, hybrid working, and long-term career stability.

Key Responsibilities

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Duties include:

  • Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.

  • Processing overhead and administration invoices.

  • Allocating supplier direct debit payments.

  • Coding and inputting staff expenses, sales and purchase ledger entries, and credit card statements.

  • Reconciling supplier statements and multi-currency accounts.

  • Managing supplier invoice queries and weekly payment runs.

  • Preparing HSBC bank templates for authorisation.

  • Sending out remittances and processing subcontractor CIS payments.

  • Supporting the Accounts Receivable function when required.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring:

  • A minimum of two years' experience within Accounts Payable.

  • Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.

  • Good understanding of foreign currency transactions.

  • Experience using IT accounting systems (Access Dimensions experience desirable).

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and high level of numeracy.

  • Proven ability to work effectively in a busy office environment, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.

  • Professional, positive, and team-focused attitude.

Working Hours and Benefits

  • Monday to Friday, 08:30am-4pm.

  • Hybrid working: two days from home, three office-based.

  • Starting salary of £28,000 per annum plus company bonus.

  • Free on-site parking.

  • Contributory pension and life assurance schemes (after qualifying period).

  • Generous holiday allowance.

  • Supportive and professional working environment.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant seeking a stable, flexible role with great benefits and a friendly team, apply today. Don't miss this opportunity to join a company that values precision, reliability, and professional growth.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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