Full time Contract Hybrid remote

Senior Accounts Assistant

Sheridan Maine London

Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5NP

£35000 - £40000 per annum

Posted: 12 July 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 11 August 2026

Ref: 60385652

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About the Role

Sheridan Maine London is recruiting a Senior Accounts Assistant to join a reputable Basingstoke business on a hybrid, full-time contract covering maternity leave for 12-14 months, offering £35,000-£40,000 per annum. You will process sales and purchase ledger transactions, run aged debt reports, and undertake credit control duties. Responsibilities include preparing supplier payments, reconciling supplier statements and ledgers, processing employee expenses, and performing credit card reconciliations. Maintaining precise financial records and liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal teams are key aspects of this role. The position suits a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting skills seeking a temporary assignment within a small head office team.

SENIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT | BASINGSTOKE | UP TO £40,000
Sheridan Maine are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a reputable business in Basingstoke. We are looking for an experienced and detail oriented Senior Accounts Assistant to join their small and friendly head office team covering maternity leave. This role will be for a minimum contract period of 12-14 months.

As Senior Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for the following key duties:

Prepare and process sales and purchase ledger transactions
Undertake credit control duties and run aged debt reports
Prepare supplier payments
Reconcile supplier statements and ledgers
Process employee expenses
Perform credit card reconciliations
Maintain accurate financial records
Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve account queries
Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and finance tasks

To be considered for this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

Previous experience in a similar finance role
Strong knowledge of accounting concepts such as debits & credits
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks)
Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team

Benefits on offer include:

Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Free car parking
Hybrid working

If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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