At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our finance team to manage purchase ledger, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Company: Dynamic company in Potters Bar with a supportive finance team.
- Benefits: 24 days annual leave, bank holidays, and Christmas shutdown.
- Other info: Full training provided; ideal for those looking to grow their finance skills.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in finance while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance preferred, but a willingness to learn is key.
The predicted salary is between 27900 - 34100 £ per year.
We're looking for an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team at our Potters Bar head office. You'll work across the group's day-to-day finance — purchase ledger, reconciliations and weekly reporting — as part of a small, established team.
Our processes are well established, and full training is provided on our systems. You won't need experience of every area of the role - we're just as interested in someone with a grounding in purchase ledger or transactional finance who is ready to broaden their remit - as we are in an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied, hands‑on position.
Key Responsibilities
- Working alongside the finance team, you'll cover a broad mix of transactional finance across the group:
- Purchase ledger — setting up suppliers and subcontractors, processing and coding invoices, resolving queries, and preparing the weekly payment runs for review and authorisation.
- Weekly pay and bill — checking and reconciling the group's timesheet, invoice and payment data, and uploading invoices and self-bills into the finance system.
- Reconciliations — bank, company car, fuel and insurance reconciliations, together with staff expenses.
- Reporting — producing our regular weekly and monthly sales and finance reports, and providing information in response to ad-hoc queries.
- Month-end support — checking ledgers, finalising reconciliations and escalating anything outstanding.
- Accuracy and control — keeping accurate accounting records, making sure transactions are correctly coded, and querying anything that doesn't look right.
About You
What we're looking for:
- Ideally at least 2 years' experience in a finance or accounts environment — for example as a purchase ledger clerk or accounts assistant.
- A methodical and organised approach, with good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office, and confidence handling large volumes of data.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work to weekly and month-end deadlines.
- A willingness to learn, take ownership of your work, and question anything that doesn't look right.
Also useful, but not essential:
- Experience in construction, recruitment or another high-volume, multi-company business.
- Exposure to Dynamics 365 Business Central or Evolution M — training will be provided either way.
- Study towards, or completion of, an accounting qualification such as AAT.
Working Arrangements
Office based at our Potters Bar head office, Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00. Annual leave: 24 days + 8 bank holidays + 3 days Christmas shutdown.
Accounts Assistant in Potters Bar employer: O
O'Neill & Brennan is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and equality. With opportunities for professional growth and development, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while working on exciting projects near Pontypridd. The company also provides essential resources such as PPE to ensure a safe and productive workplace.
