Accounts Assistant

Hazlemere have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join their team.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: High Wycombe, HP12 3PR

Salary: Competitive

About Us:

Hazlemere are the leading installer of orangeries, conservatories, garden rooms, glazed extensions, living spaces and aluminium windows and doors throughout the home counties.              

Accounts Assistant – The Role:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Accounts Assistant focusing on the Purchase Ledger, to support the day-to-day running of our Accounts Department. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working across purchase ledger and wider accounts support. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, timely payments, and effective communication with suppliers, subcontractors, and our internal team.

Accounts Assistant – Key Responsibilities:
 

- Control of purchase ledger on Sage 200 including allocations, statement reconciliations and auditing nominal coding

- Verify subcontractors and carry out CIS returns

- Process and record supplier and subcontractor invoices accurately and in a timely manner

- Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal departments

- Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with agreed terms

- Maintain accurate supplier account records and set up new suppliers

- Ensure correct VAT treatment and compliance with company procedures

- Assist with month-end processes, including accruals and reconciliations

- Monitor and manage the purchase ledger inbox

- Support audits by providing documentation and explanations when required

- Carry out general finance administration and ad-hoc tasks as needed

Accounts Assistant – You:

- Team player, whilst able to prioritise tasks and work independently

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

- Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role

- Good understanding of accounting principles and VAT

- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

- Excellent organisational and time-management skills

- Confident communicator with the ability to deal with suppliers professionally

- Competent in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage or similar)

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

- 22 days holiday

- Pension scheme after probation

- Health cash plan

- Employee incentives

- Employee of the month

- Hybrid working options

- Subsidised vending machine

- Social events

- Referral schemes

- Staff discount

- Big birthday/Long term service

To submit your CV for this exciting Accounts Assistant opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!