Accounts Assistant
Accounts Assistant
Acquisitions Systems Ltd are looking for a proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This is a hands-on role combining day-to-day accounts responsibilities with the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, including supporting the implementation of a new AP automation system.
Our products are used in monitoring and control systems across pharmaceutical, NHS, and life sciences sectors, as well as general engineering and military applications — so accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail are key to everything we do.
The Role
This is a varied and engaging position within a supportive finance team, where you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the accounts function while contributing to ongoing improvements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing supplier invoices and managing payment runs
- Reviewing and maintaining employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policy
- Administering the expenses system, including setting up users and maintaining fuel rates and nominal codes
- Supporting process improvements across accounts functions
- Assisting with system and process changes, including AP automation activities
- Supporting Accounts Receivable and wider finance tasks as required
About You
You will bring a positive and proactive approach to your work, along with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail. You’ll be comfortable working as part of a team and open to developing your skills in a changing environment.
We are proud of our company values, and we’re looking for someone who reflects these in their approach:
- Be Dynamic – Adaptable, proactive, and willing to take initiative
- Integrity – Reliable, honest, and accountable in your work
- Collaborative – A team player who communicates well and supports others
- Excellence – Takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work and continuously improving
Person Specification
Essential
- Previous experience in an accounts or finance role, mainly Purchase Ledger
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
- Well organised, with the ability to manage and prioritise workload
- Strong communication skills
Desirable
- Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting software
- AAT / ACCA / CIMA qualified or currently studying towards AAT
- Experience with expenses systems
- Experience in process improvement
Why join us?
Why join us?
- Profit related, tax-free bonus after 1 years’ service as part of our Employee Ownership Trust.
- Pension scheme.
- Enjoy 23 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and a day off for your birthday. Your leave grows with your service — after two years, you’ll earn an extra day each year, up to a maximum of 31 days.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service Benefit
- Early finish on a Friday, working week 37.5hrs Mon-Fri, excluding Bank Holidays.
Additional Information
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace
Join our team
Join us at Acquisition Systems Ltd, where your skills and dedication will drive innovation and reliability in the Life Science sector. Join a dynamic and supportive team where you can make a real impact while developing your skills within a growing business.
We are an equal opportunities employer — we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00 – £32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person – Finchampstead
Proven expertise in monitoring and control solutions since 1989