Accounts Assistant

Posting date:	12 March 2026
Salary:	£14 to £16 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 April 2026
Location:	SO50 0AA
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	CMA Recruitment Group
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	AJ68632-42626

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to join a well-established, family-run business on a temporary basis. This role offers the opportunity to work within a small finance team, managing the Purchase Ledger while providing support across Sales Ledger, administration, and compliance. For the right candidate this role has the potential to go permanent.

What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Managing end-to-end purchase ledger processing
• Conducting supplier statement reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of the payment run
• Supporting with the sales ledger and credit control responsibilities

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Assistant vacancy:

• Past experience in a similar role
• Basic excel skills - ability to manipulate data
• Highly organised with great attention to detail

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Assistant:

• Flexible working hours
• Parking on site
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Supporting working culture
• Hourly rate depending on experience

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