Job title: Accounts Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Gloucester, UK
Job published: 05/03/2026
Job ID: 50713
Contact name: Louis Cordice
Phone number: +441172130300
Contact email: louis@core3.co.uk

Job Description

Accounts Assistant

Why join our client

Core3 is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our client, a well-established professional services organisation with a strong reputation for quality, trust and consistent growth.

How you’ll make an impact

As Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance team with the accurate processing of financial transactions and help maintain strong financial controls.

  • Process daily payments and receipts, ensuring accurate posting to the ledger
  • Support accounts payable by processing purchase invoices and preparing supplier payments
  • Assist with billing activity and ensure cases are invoiced correctly
  • Manage payments to clients and third parties while maintaining accurate records
  • Investigate and resolve outstanding or residual balances on accounts
  • Respond to finance queries from operational teams across the business
  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure transactions meet compliance requirements
  • Assist with month-end tasks, including reconciliations and reporting support
  • Help improve finance processes and support the smooth running of the finance function

Why you’re a great fit

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a finance, accounts or transactional role
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable, payments processing and ledger accounting
  • Experience handling financial transactions with a high level of accuracy
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment with deadlines
  • Confident communicator able to work with different teams across a business

You’ll bring a proactive mindset, a positive approach to teamwork and a commitment to maintaining high standards in financial processes.

What you’ll get in return

As Accounts Assistant, you’ll join a supportive team where collaboration, accuracy and continuous improvement are valued. The business offers flexible hybrid working and a benefits package designed to support wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits include:

  • £28,000–£34,000 salary
  • Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office)
  • 35-hour working week
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Study support programme

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

Apply

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.
Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.