Accounts Assistant

Ashford (Hybrid Working Available)
£28,000 per annum
Full Time
Nurseplus

Nurseplus is one of the UK's leading healthcare recruitment and homecare providers, delivering high-quality staffing solutions and care services nationwide. With a network of branches across the UK and ambitious growth plans, we're looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in Ashford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and collaborative environment, where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities and play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function.

As an Accounts Assistant, you'll be responsible for supporting the smooth operation of the purchase ledger and wider finance activities. Working as part of a close-knit finance team, you'll ensure financial information is processed accurately and efficiently while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of accounting and finance tasks while developing your knowledge and experience.

• Processing and coding supplier invoices accurately into Sage 200

• Managing supplier accounts and maintaining accurate records

• Processing supplier payment runs and issuing remittance advice

• Managing invoice queries and liaising with suppliers to resolve issues

• Monitoring and reconciling supplier statements

• Reviewing aged creditor reports and identifying discrepancies

• Processing employee expenses and company payments

• Reconciling company credit cards and PayPal accounts

• Maintaining prepayments, accruals, and fixed asset records

• Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes

• Assisting with annual audit requirements

• Providing general finance and administrative support as required

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has excellent attention to detail, and takes pride in producing accurate work.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, or Finance Administration role

• A good understanding of basic accounting principles

• Experience using accounting software (Sage 200 experience would be advantageous)

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• A proactive and organised approach to work

• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team

At Nurseplus, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive culture where hard work is recognised, development is encouraged, and career progression is genuinely achievable.

✔ £28,000 salary
✔ Hybrid working opportunities
✔ 23 days annual leave plus your birthday off
✔ Additional holiday entitlement for long service
✔ Medicash healthcare scheme including dental and optical cashback
✔ AVIVA salary sacrifice pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
✔ Ongoing training and development opportunities
✔ Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're looking for a finance role where you can develop your skills, contribute to a growing organisation, and be part of a friendly and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your finance career with Nurseplus.

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