Accounts Assistant

Reference: 26677_1793712947

Accounts Assistant

Street, Somerset
Up to £32,000
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Office Based

Butler Rose is delighted to be working with a well-established Somerset-based business to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional to become part of a friendly and supportive office environment. Reporting into the finance function, you will work closely with experienced colleagues and play a key role in the day-to-day running of the accounts department.

The Role

Duties are expected to include:

  • Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Assisting with credit control activities
  • Maintaining accurate financial records
  • Supporting month-end processes
  • Resolving supplier and customer account queries
  • General accounts administration
  • Providing support to the wider finance team as required

About You

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
  • AAT qualification, or be actively studying towards AAT
  • Experience using Sage software
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • A proactive and team-oriented approach

The Package

  • Salary up to £32,000
  • Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Office-based position
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to further develop your accounting career

If you are looking for your next opportunity within finance and accounts and would like to join a successful and growing business in Somerset, please apply today or contact Butler Rose for a confidential discussion.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£28,000.00 - £32,000.00
Per annum
GBP28000 - GBP32000 per annum
Added 03/11/2026
Reference: 26677_1793712947

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