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Accounts Assistant in Swindon
The ideal position when studying AAT.
Day to day in Swindon
What a accounts assistant
does in Swindon.
Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Swindon businesses we recruit for.
- Purchase ledger management including processing invoices
- Statement reconciliations
- Preparing VAT returns
- Processing employee expenses
- Sales ledger management including credit control duties
- Bank reconciliations
- Working with spreadsheets
- Petty cash maintenance
- Any other ad hoc duties supporting senior management
What it pays in Swindon
Real Swindon market rates, not a national average.
Medior Accounts Assistant · Swindon
£30,833 – £32,667
Typical: £32,000 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Swindon
Why Swindon needs
a specialist.
Accounts Assistant recruitment in Swindon works best with a genuine specialist, not a generalist agency treating it as one line among fifty other sectors. Day to day, that often means purchase ledger management including processing invoices — one of several things a accounts assistant in Swindon is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes professional services and trade businesses across the wider area. That's the whole point of a Market Expert model — real market knowledge of accounts assistant hiring in Swindon, not a generic recruitment process.
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Common questions
Accounts Assistant in Swindon FAQs.
What does it cost an employer in Swindon to recruit a Accounts Assistant through you?+
There's no retainer and no ongoing contract — our fee is only payable on a successful placement, whether that's a one-off hire or an ongoing relationship.
What's the career progression after a Accounts Assistant role in Swindon?+
A common next step from Accounts Assistant is assistant management accountant — where studying meets the real numbers. We see this progression play out for candidates in Swindon just as often as anywhere else in our network.
What does a Accounts Assistant do day to day in Swindon?+
Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT.
How much does a Accounts Assistant earn in Swindon?+
Accounts Assistant salaries in Swindon typically sit at £27.5k – £38k. Minimum wage rises keep pushing this bracket up — most entry-level finance roles now start around £27.5k. Study support toward AAT makes a real difference to the calibre of candidate you attract, with experienced bookkeepers reaching £38k.
Can you provide temporary Accounts Assistant cover in Swindon at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Accounts Assistant position in Swindon is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
How does the process work if I want to become a Accounts Assistant in Swindon?+
Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Accounts Assistant opportunities in Swindon that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
Do you place Accounts Assistant candidates in Swindon?+
Yes — Accounts Assistant is one of the positions we place in Swindon, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Swindon without my permission?+
No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.
Is a Accounts Assistant role in Swindon permanent or temporary?+
Both — many Swindon employers use temp-to-perm for a Accounts Assistant hire as a low-risk way to trial someone before committing.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Accounts Assistant roles in Swindon?+
Every candidate we put forward has been spoken to and assessed against your specific requirement — not just keyword-matched from a database. That's the difference a Market Expert model makes.
Can I see live Accounts Assistant vacancies in Swindon before speaking to someone?+
Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Swindon vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Accounts Assistant roles in Swindon?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Swindon salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
What kind of Swindon employers hire Accounts Assistants through you?+
Recent examples include automotive manufacturing plants and their supply chain and national retail and financial services head offices — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Swindon.
How do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Swindon without a local office?+
We work with Swindon employers and candidates remotely for Accounts Assistant roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.
Other roles in Swindon
Explore related roles.
- 01Payroll ManagerA business critical position within any organisation.
- 02Purchase Ledger ManagerEnsuring the purchasing function runs efficiently.
- 03Credit Control ManagerA strong Credit Control Manager is invaluable.
- 04Sales Ledger ManagerOften responsible for managing millions of pounds.
- 05Credit ControllerTenacity personified.
- 06Sales Ledger ClerkEnsures every penny owed is accurately invoiced and allocated.
No waffle. Just the right person.