Accounts Assistant (KM2685)

Overview

Reference
KM2685

Salary
£25,000 - £28,000/annum + DOE + Benefits

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Peterborough

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
27 March 2026


Job Title: Accounts Assistant / Accounts & Administration Assistant

Location: Peterborough
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Finance / Accounts / Administration

Interaction Recruitment are proud to be supporting a well-established and growing business in their search for an Accounts Assistant to join their team in Peterborough.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and organised individual who enjoys working across finance, administration, and customer service within a busy office environment. You’ll be supporting the finance function while also assisting with general administrative and customer-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
  • Posting receipts and payments to the cashbook
  • Performing bank reconciliations
  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
  • Managing credit control reporting and liaising with internal teams
  • Assisting with payment runs
  • Supporting stock takes and inventory checks
  • Handling supplier and customer queries
  • Managing shared inboxes and incoming calls
  • Providing general administrative support across the office

Applications are welcome from individuals with the following skills and experience:

  • Previous experience in an accounts role in the UK OR relevant accounting qualification (AAT or similar)
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Confident communicator with a professional approach
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Must live within a commutable distance to Peterborough

Desirable (Not Essential)

  • Experience with accounting systems such as Sage 200
  • Understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and stock control processes

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Performance-related bonus
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free on-site parking

Additional Information

  • Full-time, office-based role
  • 35 hours per week , Monday to Friday 8.45 – 4.45
  • Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

How to Apply

For more information, please contact Kul Mahal at Interaction Recruitment on 07885 688293 or submit your CV to apply.

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Contact information

Kul Mahal