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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Accounts Assistant

Salary Range
£22,000 - £25,000
£1,833 - £2,083 / mo

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Location Base
Northampton, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Office-based at their barn converted offices in picturesque Northamptonshire countryside. Very useful if you have a driving license and your own car as bus routes are not ideal. NN6

Salary: Competitive, with the potential for growth. They are looking for someone long-term and can provide stability and development. £22-25000k DOE

Are you ready to join a small but mighty team where you can put your accounting skills to the test?

We're looking for an Accounts Assistant Extraordinaire to join our fast-paced and dynamic, multinational client.

As our Accounts Assistant, primarily you'll be responsible for managing the purchase ledger and sales ledger, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Alongside – we’d love to find someone who is a true team player, with a can-do attitude and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.

So, what will you be doing on a day-to-day basis? Here are just a few of the things that could be on your plate:

  • Processing invoices and purchase orders
  • Reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate records
  • Generating reports and analysing data to inform business decisions
  • Communicating with vendors and customers to resolve any issues
  • Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc tasks as needed

But let's be honest - that's just the start. They’re a small team, which means there's always something new and exciting to get involved with. The company has a lot to offer and a great culture, so we want to find someone who is passionate, driven, and ready to make their mark.

So, what are we looking for in an ideal candidate? Here are a few things that would make you stand out:

  • Experience in a similar role, with a good understanding of purchase and sales ledgers
  • A strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
  • A proactive approach and a willingness to take ownership of tasks
  • A positive attitude and a sense of humour - life's too short to take everything too seriously!

It’s a permanent role, Monday-Friday 0900-1730…..no weekend working and all duties can be wrapped up during the week with no need for early starts or late evenings!

The company are looking for the new recruit to start after Easter so if it’s something you’re interested in just send us your CV and a cover letter telling us why you'd be perfect for the job. And who knows - you might just be joining the best team you've ever worked with!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Northampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Office: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across The Recruitment Bar's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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