Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Location: High Wycombe
Salary: Competitive
Type: Full-time

Salary 24-30k

A well-established, family-run business based in High Wycombe is excited to be recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and supportive finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy accounts environment, with a strong focus on the Purchase Ledger, and who is looking to grow within a stable, people-focused company.

With a reputation for valuing their employees and promoting long-term careers, this role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to be a key part of the day-to-day running of the Accounts Department.

The Role – Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Reporting into the Accounts Team, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring suppliers are paid on time, and supporting wider finance activities across the business.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounts Assistant will have full control of the Purchase Ledger using Sage 200, including allocations, statement reconciliations and checking nominal coding, as well as verifying subcontractors and completing CIS returns. The role will involve accurately processing supplier and subcontractor invoices, resolving invoice queries with suppliers and internal departments, preparing and processing supplier payment runs in line with agreed terms, maintaining and setting up supplier accounts, and ensuring correct VAT treatment in line with company procedures. You will also assist with month-end processes including accruals and reconciliations, manage the purchase ledger inbox, support audits by providing documentation and explanations when required, and carry out general finance administration and ad-hoc duties to support the wider finance team.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Good understanding of accounting principles and VAT
• Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with suppliers professionally
• Competent in Excel and accounting software (Sage or similar)
• Able to work independently while also being a strong team player
• Proactive, reliable and eager to contribute to a close-knit team

Benefits

• Salary 24-30k
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme after probation
• Health cash plan
• Hybrid working options
• Employee incentives & Employee of the Month awards
• Subsidised vending machines
• Social events and team activities
• Referral schemes
• Staff discount
• Birthday treats & long-service rewards